Mon, Jan 16, 2017
USAF Thunderbirds Will Headline The Show
The 40th Annual Tico Warbird Airshow will be held on March 10-12, 2017 with exciting performances including the USAF Thunderbirds, a unique Night Airshow, historic flying warbirds and aerial stunt performers. The show is held at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL in the Central Florida area.
Hosted by the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, the show is touted as a celebration of “all things warbird,” but will also include exciting demonstrations from high-performance modern aircraft, helicopters, pyrotechnic effects and ground exhibits that are sure to entertain all ages. The museum will have over 40 of their aircraft on display and rides in various aircraft available including their appropriately named “Tico Belle,” a D-Day veteran C-47 aircraft. The show also features WWII era re-enactors, historic military vehicles and tanks, a collectable car show, entertainment & food from a variety of vendors and airplane and helicopter rides available for sale.
The schedule of events includes a Friday afternoon abbreviated airshow, the Friday Night Show, then a full set of performers on both Saturday and Sunday. The Friday Night Show it not to be missed and will feature the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team’s sunset show, brilliantly lit airplanes flying across the dark night sky, live music, food and drinks, and a fireworks show full of surprises. The complete list of performers for the weekend, including static aircraft and honorary guests is available online.
Reservations for the airshow’s Hospitality Chalets are currently being accepted. Chalets provide comfortable, shaded, front-row viewing, private seating & restrooms, food and drink options, and are perfect for large groups or corporate sponsorship. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available and can be tailored to meet individual company or group needs.
(Source: Valiant Air Command news release. Image from file)
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