| Whistling Death at Portsmouth Air Show June 30 and July 1 |
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Get your ear protection out and stock your bomb shelter, the supersonic jets are heading back this way – and bringing their friends. The Service Credit Union Boston-Portsmouth Air Show announced that the F4U-5 Corsair, P-51 “Quicksilver”, B-25 “Panchito” and TBM-3E “Avenger” will complete the performer lineup for the 2012 schedule . (Continued below)
This year’s show will take to the skies at the
The F4U-5 Corsair was a carrier-capable fighter aircraft primarily during WWII and the Korean War. The aircraft received the nickname of “Whistling Death” during the war, having a kill ratio of 11:1. This year the demonstration will be flown by Daniel McCue who was born in
The P-51 Mustang “Quick Silver” is an American-made long-range single-seat fighter aircraft primarily engaged in service during World War II. The P-51 Quick Silver, also known as “The Resurrected Veteran”, celebrates our nation’s armed forces. Thoughtfully designed, each paint feature represents and honors those who have served our country and who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Experience the incredible, unique sound of the P-51 engine as it performs high power aerobatic routines in the sky. Father and son tem Bill and Scott “Scooter” Yoak spent 13 years meticulously working to make the P-51 Mustang a reality.
The Disabled American Veterans Flight Team brings their iconic World War II era B-25 “Panchito” to this year’s show. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over
B-52 on static:
These four unique acts join the previously announced show lineup. The world-renowned United States Navy Blue Angels are the featured performers, followed by the show’s second jet demonstration team the Black Diamond Jet Team. Other performers include the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights”, air show legend Sean D. Tucker, aerobatic superstar Michael Goulian, Wingwalker Jane Wicker and the KC-135 Stratotanker. The show will announce some of the static displays, exhibitors and other attractions as well as helpful air show information in the next few weeks. Fans can receive performer updates via social media on Facebook.com/
Advanced general admission for the Service Credit Union Boston-Portsmouth Air Show is $20 for adults and $15 for youth ages 6-11. Ticket prices will increase to $25 for adults and $20 for youth the week of the event. There is a $10 fee for parking. There are several premium seating options and private chalets that include VIP parking passes available for purchase in advance. All tickets can be purchased at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.