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Lackland Gears up for AIRFEST 2004

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The “Gateway to the Air Force” is revving up for its second-ever Airfest, which takes to the skies over San Antonio Nov. 6 and 7. The event is free and open to the public.

The Aeroshell T-6 Aerobatic Team and Tora, Tora, Tora will be the main headliners of the two-day event which will feature numerous other aerial antics, aircraft displays and more. An Air Force F-16 aircraft and a Navy F-18 aircraft will also be performing.

Other scheduled aerial demonstrations include the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Wings of Blue jump team and the Navy’s SEAL leap frog jump team. Among the many other performers will be the Trojan Phlyers T-28 team, Otto the Helicopter and a number of vintage WARBIRDS WWII aircraft. The Air Force Reserve jet car will also be on hand.

The event will feature almost 50 aircraft static displays, allowing visitors an up close look at many of today’s U.S. military airpower.

Gates will open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the Airfest running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With security being Lackland’s number one priority during this Airfest, visitors will be prohibited from bringing concealed weapons, ice chests, backpacks, large bags, alcohol, skates, skateboards, rollerblades and pets, with the exception of seeing eye dogs, into the Airfest grounds. Anyone carrying these items will be asked to return them to their vehicle.