Film Festivals, Flyovers Just Two Of The Events Coming November
14-21
Spectacular events, free to the public throughout Southern
California for individuals and families, highlight the region's
first Air Force Week, November 14-21. Activities showcase the US
Air Force's impressive capabilities and recognize the contributions
and importance of service members and the communities supporting
them.
US Air Force airmen from local Air Force bases will participate
in demonstrations, flyovers, film festivals, concerts, educational
activities and unique expositions.
Events include Air Force Week Opening Ceremonies November 14 at
10:30 am at Hollywood and Highland Center with flyovers of military
aircraft rarely seen by the public; a proclamation ceremony
including government, military and community dignitaries; and
presentation to the Air Force of an honorary replica of the
Hollywood Walk of Fame star, celebrating 44 Air Force veterans with
their own Walk of Fame stars.
An Air Force Exposition November 14-16 from 10 am to 8 pm at
Hollywood and Highland Center features aircraft and interactive
flight simulators such as the F-22 Raptor cockpit demonstrator --
an exact replica of the F-22's cockpit; air, space and cyberspace
technology; aircraft models and satellite photos; 30-ft long
rocket; a pararescue, rifle drill team and martial arts
demonstrations; famous costumes from Hollywood Air Force films; Air
Force rock and Dixieland bands; and more.
Free film festivals of legendary movies include discussions with
Air Force heroes, actors, directors and/or technical staff from the
movie. Films include "Air Force One," November 11 at the Ronald
Reagan Library, Simi Valley, with tours of real Air Force One
aircraft; "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," November 14 at
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Leonard Goldenson
Theater, North Hollywood, with director Nicholas Meyer; "Fighter
Pilot: Operation Red Flag," November 16 at Regal Entertainment
Canyon Country Theater, Santa Clarita, with a fighter pilot;
"Apollo 13," November 16 at the Art Center College of Design
Ahmanson Auditorium, Pasadena, with an astronaut and Lunar Rover
display; and "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo," November 16 at the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Linwood Dunn Theater,
Hollywood, honoring World War II surviving Doolittle Raiders and
author Joann Doolittle, granddaughter of General Jimmy
Doolittle.
Film festivals are free, but online reservations are required
and may be made at the FMI link below.
Air Force Week activities also include Wings Over Long Beach,
November 15-16 at Long Beach Airport from 9 am to 4 pm with
aircraft displays and exhibitions (free parking, $5 admission). The
Air Force Band of the Golden West free concert is set for historic
Warner Grand Theater, San Pedro, November 16 at 3 pm.
"California is instrumental to air and space enterprises as
indicated by an air and space economic impact in excess of $125
billion," says General C. Robert Kehler, commander, Air Force Space
Command. "California has a long legacy of air and space 'firsts,'
including Capt. 'Chuck" Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947,
and building the first US space station, Skylab I, and the first
geosynchronous communication and meteorological satellites.
California continues to lead the nation in technology and is a
world leader in the development of future air and space
capabilities. The Air Force has reaped tremendous benefits from
California's air and space innovations which help us daily to fly,
fight and win in air, space and cyberspace."
Southern California Air Force bases participating in Air Force
Week include Los Angeles AFB, Vandenberg AFB, Edwards AFB, March
Air Reserve Base and Channel Islands Air National Guard
Station.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.16.24)
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