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OLYMPIA – Thurston County skies will once again be buzzing with warbirds and aerobatic performers during the Olympic Air Show on Father's Day Weekend, June 17 and 18, 2023, at Olympia Regional Airport.
Hosted by the Olympic Flight Museum, this 23rd annual event is one of only three warbird and aerobatic aircraft gatherings in Washington State. Seven decades of aircraft technological advances will be on display, from vintage bi-planes to high-performance jets.
This year, the show will feature aircraft from World War II and Vietnam, with aerobatic demonstrations from museum aircraft including the P-51D Mustang, American Beauty, and the AH-1 Cobra Gunship Helicopter. The West Coast Ravens Demonstration Team will also be a featured guest. The museum will exhibit helicopters from its collection, including the UH-1H Huey, and the only flying example of a Kaman HH-43 Huskie. And their latest exciting news, a P-38J Lightning from the Planes of Fame Museum will be performing.
Additional event highlights include a World War II encampment with authentic military vehicles and uniformed personnel. Families will enjoy an area for youth activities. Food, merchandise vendors, and a beer garden will also be available.
The Olympic Air Show will welcome back the Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Truck, where it will challenge museum aircraft to a friendly runway race each day of the show.
Port of Olympia is proud to be a sponsor for the Olympic Air Show, which offers historic, educational, and fun activities for all ages. Visit the Port of Olympia booth to learn more about the pioneer women aviators who operated out of the Olympia Regional Airport.
For complete air show and ticketing details visit: www.olympicairshow.com
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