AirFest community appearances
The F-22 Demo team
Today and tomorrow, several of our air show performers will be making visits in the community, bringing the excitement of the AirFest and aviation, in some cases, to people who would not otherwise be able to attend.
Tonight, the F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and crew will visit kids at the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. The next day, they will make a visit to Moreno Valley High School.
Tomorrow morning, our F-22 Raptor pilot will be visiting the Loma Linda Veterans Hospital while members of the F-22 Demo Team crew will visit a local high school. In the afternoon, the Raptor will take to the skies for its AirFest practice run.
All day today, the mini-C-17 will be at Riverside Plaza. It is a replica of the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, but built on a Gator frame. The mini-C-17 crew boxed it up at its home base in South Carolina and it flew here in the back of a big C-17. At the Riverside Plaza, you can explore in and around it, and crawl inside for pictures in the cockpit.
Also, pay attention to your local newspapers, television stations, and radio channels, as many of our performers have been giving interviews. Knowing more about the pilots and aircraft makes it even more fun when you watch them perform at the show!
Megan
Editor, The Beacon | March Air Reserve Base