The 43rd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8. The gates will open at 8 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, with flight demonstrations starting at 10 a.m. Admission and parking is free.
The 2010 NBVC Air Show will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds operate the Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter/strike aircraft.
“I am very happy to announce the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron will be returning back to Naval Base Ventura County for the first time in three years,” said Capt. James McHugh, commanding officer, NBVC. “The Thunderbirds will headline the 2010 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show. The Thunderbirds’ aerial maneuvers will exhibit the professional qualities of the Air Force personnel who fly, maintain and support the aircraft.”
The air show will also feature aviation simulators, current and vintage aircraft on static display, food and beverage booths and souvenirs. Also, Seabees and their construction equipment will be on display to show the role the Seabees play supporting operations throughout the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
The public can purchase special reserved seating tickets from the Air Show Network. For information, visit the website http://www.airshownetwork.com/home.html.
Keep up with the air show status by calling the information line at 989-8786, visiting https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Ventura/Recreation/2010AirShow/index.htm or our new Facebook page, NBVC Air Show at Point Mugu.













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