Adventures in AirFest parking

Blog on April 30th, 2010 2 Comments

375,000 guests: one air show. Read on to learn about parking and traffic strategies for the March Field AirFest May 1 & 2.

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Navy F-18 Hornet and F-6F Hellcat legacy flight

Blog on April 29th, 2010 Comments Off

Learn about the two aircraft flying in the Navy’s heritage flight at the March Field AirFest May 1 & 1.

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AirFest community appearances

Blog on April 29th, 2010 Comments Off

March Field AirFest pilots make appearances at local hospitals and high schools in the days leading up to the May 1 and 2 air show.

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The F-15E is coming to town

Blog on April 28th, 2010 2 Comments

An Air Force officer describes his longtime fascination with the aircraft, as well as his excitement about seeing the F-15 in person when it performs at the March Field AirFest May 1 & 2.

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Meet Tim Decker in the Pitts

Blog on April 27th, 2010 Comments Off

Meet Tim Decker (and his candy-cane colored Pitts bi-plane). He will be performing at the March Field AirFest May 1 & 2.

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Meet the C-17 Globemaster III

Blog on April 26th, 2010 9 Comments

Meet the C-17, one of the aircraft from right here at March Air Reserve Base that will be performing in the AirFest May 1 & 2. There will be several parked C-17s to explore inside and out. You’ll also be able to talk to the pilots and loadmasters from the 729th Airlift Squadron at March.

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Reservists: come meet an MTV star at the air show

Blog on April 26th, 2010 Comments Off

The Air Force Reserve is hosting a VIP meet and greet at the AirFest with MTV’s Fantasy Factory star Rob Dyrdek.

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Meet the KC-135 Stratotanker

Blog on April 25th, 2010 Comments Off

Meet an AirFest performer hailing from the base: the KC-135 Stratotanker. At the show, you’ll also have the chance to explore KC-135s inside and out, as well as talk to the pilots, boom operators and crew from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron.

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Meet John Collver and the War Dog

Blog on April 23rd, 2010 2 Comments

Learn about John Collver and the long legacy of his “sidekick,” the War Dog. John is one of the performers at the 2010 March Field AirFest, May 1-2, 2010.

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Meet the Smoke-n-Thunder JetCar

Blog on April 22nd, 2010 Comments Off

Appearing at the March Field AirFest will be a car that is faster than an airplane!

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