SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are headed to San Antonio this weekend for the Great Texas Airshow.
The Great Texas Airshow will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. It is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
The event starts at 11 a.m. on both days with performances, displays, a kids’ area, a military working dog show, vendors and more.
The Thunderbirds, the headlining act for the annual event, begin their performance at 3 p.m. on both days. The show lasts about an hour and 15 minutes, including formation flying and solo routines.
About 30 maneuvers will be demonstrated.
“The Thunderbirds demonstrate what the highest level of teamwork can accomplish and inspire millions to reach for their dreams and be the best version of themselves. Showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon,” a media advisory from the 502nd Air Base Wing states.
Other acts expected to fly include:
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12th Flying Training Wing Dissimilar Flight
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Wings Of Blue
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Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics
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Subsonix MiniJet Demonstration
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Tora! Tora! Tora!
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Air Force F-35A Lightning II
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B-25 Mitchell
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Marine Corps F-35B
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Shetterly Squadron
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C-17 Globemaster
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KC-135 Stratotanker
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Heritage Flight (P-51 & F-35 Demo)
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Bill Stein Edge 540
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C-5M Super Galaxy
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MiG-17F
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SRC Airshows Jet Car
There will also be static displays including the B-25 Mitchell, F8F Bearcat, SB2C Helldiver and more.
Here’s what else to know about the Great Texas Airshow this weekend:
Parking and entry
The public can enter the base through the Main Gate (Lindsey Gate) on FM 78; East Gate on FM 78; and South Gate on Lower Seguin Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They can also enter through the Lower Seguin Gate on Lower Seguin Road from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Click here for a map.
Parking is limited. JBSA encourages visitors to use the VIA Park & Ride, which will take guests from the Randolph Transit…
