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April 27–28 • Charlotte-Monroe, NC • WWII WeekendMilitary displays, encampments, aircraft displays, WWII veteranguest speakers. Admission: adults, $7; under 12, free. Charlotte-

Monroe Executive Airport. 704-261-4222. warriorsandwarbirds.org

May 3–5 • Temple, TX • 2013 Central Texas Airshow“Tora! Tora! Tora!” simulated Pearl Harbor attack; check website

for more. Admission: adults, $12 ($25 for weekend pass);ages 6–12, $4; 6 or younger, free. centraltexasairshow.com

May 4–5 • Chino, CA • Lightning Strikes ChinoSalute to the Lockheed P-38. Nearly 40 historic aircraft, paneldiscussion with veterans. Admission: age 12 and older, $20; ages5–11, $5; under 5, free; grandstand seating $15 (does not includegeneral admission). Planes of Fame Air Museum, 700 Merrill Ave,

#17. 909-597-3722. planesoffame.org

May 17–19 • Virginia Beach, VA • Warbirds Over the BeachWarbirds on display, flyovers, dinner, dance, WWII reenactments.Admission: adults, $22 ($40 for weekend); youths, $10 ($18 forweekend). Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road.

757-721-7767. www.vbairshow.com

May 18 • Hondo, TX • Fly-In 2013An opportunity to see, hear, and touch famous WWII aircraft.Admission: adults $10; age 12 or younger, free. Hondo ArmyAir Field (South Texas Regional Airport). 830-741-1162.

www.texhillwing.org/activities.html

May 25–26 • Columbia, MO • Salute to Veterans Air Show“25 Years of Honoring and Remembering.” WWII P-51 Mustang,B-25 Mitchell bomber, and Vultee BT-13 Valiant in flight; AeroshellAerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans; Tuskegee Airmen and WASP

guests. Admission: free. Columbia Regional Airport.airshow@salute.org. www.salute.org

May 31–June 2 • El Cajon, CA • Wings Over GillespieWWII Warbirds flying and on display, modern military planes,aerobatics. Admission: adults, $20; ages 5–17 and 62 or older,

$15; military, family, and weekend discounts. Gillespie Field (KSEE).airgroupone@gmail.com. 619-259-5541. www.ag1caf.org

June 1–2 • Blaine, MN • Discover Aviation DaysFly-in, WWII warbirds, vintage, and modern aircraft. Admission:

contact sponsor. Anoka County Airport (Jane’s Field).info@DiscoverAviationDays.org. 763-568-6072.

www.discoveraviationdays.org

June 7–9 • Reading, PA • 23rd Annual World War II WeekendThe nation’s largest all-WWII reenactment. Live entertainment, dailyair show, encampments, 80 vintage aircraft, 1,200 reenactors, 200military vehicles, 150 militaria vendors. Admission: adults, $25 ($23advance); children, $12 ($10 advance); 6 or younger, free; three-daypass, $62. Mid Atlantic Air Museum, Reading Regional Airport.

610-372-7333. www.maam.org/maamwwii.html

June 7–9 • Olivehurst, CA • Dawn of Aviation in the West100th Anniversary of the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron. Admission:contact sponsor. Yuba County Airport. info@goldenwestflyin.org.

530-852-0321. www.goldenwestflyin.org

June 8 • Kokomo, IN • Kokomo Wings and WheelsPeriod planes including L-5 Sentinel, BT-13 Valiant, and PT-23,

T-34, and T-6 trainers. Admission: free. Kokomo Municipal Airport.765-456-7541. kokomowingsandwheels.net

June 9 • Cape Girardeau, MOCape Girardeau Regional Air Festival

“Heroes & Legends.” WWII tribute featuring P-40 Warhawk, B-25Mitchell. Admission: adults, $15; children ages 7–12, $7; 6 oryounger, free. Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. 573-334-6230.

www.capegirardeauairfestival.com

June 15–16 • Teterboro, NJ • Wings and Wheels Air Expo 2013Featuring WWII airplanes, historic and modern military airplanes.Tuskegee Airmen. Admission: adults, $14; seniors and children,$8; 3 or younger, free. Teterboro Airport. njahof@verizon.net.

201-288-6344. www.njahof.org/calendar.htm

June 15–16 • Gaylord, MI • Wings Over GaylordJets, vintage warbirds performing and on display. Admission: adults,$10; ages 6–12, $5; 5 or younger, free. Gaylord Regional Airport.

www.wingsovergaylord.org

June 15–16 • Ypsilanti, MI • Thunder Over MichiganWWII-themed show with WWII reenactments and vintage warbirds.Admission: adults, $30; 15 or younger, free. Yankee Air Museum,

Willow Run Airport. www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow

June 22–23 • Vandalia, OH • Vectren Dayton Air ShowModern and WWII planes flying and displayed. Admission: adults,$20; ages 6–11, $15; senior citizens, $15; 5 or younger, free. Checkwebsite for other ticket options. Dayton International Airport.

info@daytonairshow.com. 937-898-5901. www.daytonairshow.com

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June 22–23 • Davenport, IA • Quad City Air Show“An Aerial Salute to the Greatest Generation: WWII.” WWII

and modern aircraft on display and in flight, “Tora! Tora! Tora!”Pearl Harbor demonstration, aerobatics. Admission: adults, $25($20 advance); ages 4–10, $10 ($5 advance); 3 or younger, free.Davenport Municipal Airport (KDVN). qcasboss@aol.com.

563-322-7469. www.quadcityairshow.com

June 29–30 • North Kingstown, RIRhode Island National Guard Open House & Air ShowWWII aircraft displayed and flying, modern jets, performers.

Admission: free; $10 parking donation supports Hasbro Children’sHospital. Quonset State Airport. michael.martin.7@ang.af.mil.

www.riairshow.org

July 4–6 • St. Louis, MO • Fair Saint Louis Air ShowAeroshell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, plus WWII and

modern aircraft in flight. Admission: contact sponsor.info@celebratestlouis.org. 314-434-3434.celebratestlouis.org/fair-saint-louis/air-show

July 6 • Gig Harbor, WATacoma Freedom Fair Wings and Wheels

WWII and modern airplanes, B-17 rides, flying and staticdisplays. Admission: adults, $12; ages 7–17, $5; 6 or younger, free.Tacoma Narrows Airport. staff@freedomfair.com. 253-507-9357.

www.freedomfair.com/wings-wheels.html

July 6 • Tyler, TX • Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake Air ShowWWII aircraft on display and in flight. “Tora! Tora! Tora!” Pearl

Harbor simulation. Tribute to East Texas WWII veterans.Admission: free. Cedar Creek Lake. 903-451-5054.

tocclairshow.com

July 6 • Truckee, CATruckee 2013 Tahoe AirFair & Family Festival

Vintage WWII planes on display and in flight. WWII aceClarence “Bud” Anderson. Admission: free. Truckee Tahoe Airport.

530-550-7578. www.truckeetahoeairfair.com

July 12–13 • Grass Valley, CA • Nevada County AirFest 2013WWII and later fighters, bombers, and trainers. Admission: contactsponsor. Nevada County Airport. airfest@gmail.com. 530-273-3374.

www.horsedesigns.com/airfest/

July 12–14 • Geneseo, NY • Geneseo Air ShowWWII and modern aircraft flying and on display. Admission: adults,

$20; age 12 or younger, free. 1941 Historical Aircraft GroupMuseum, 3489 Big Tree Lane. office@1941hag.org. 585-243-2100.

www.1941hag.org/Geneseo-Airshow/index.html

July 13–14 • Eden Prairie, MN • AirExpo 2013More than 50 WWII and vintage aircraft, including TuskegeeAirmen P-51C Retail, B-17 Flying Fortress. Admission: adults,$15; ages 8–12, $5; 7 or younger, free. Flying Cloud Airport.info@airexpo-mn.org. 952-746-6100. www.airexpo-mn.org

July 13–14 • Willoughby, OH • A Gathering of Eagles XVIIWWII and modern aircraft flying and on display, aircraft rides in aB-25. Admission: contact sponsor. United States Aviation Museum,

Lost Nation Airport. airmb@roadrunner.com. www.usam.us

July 13–14 • Olympic, WA • Olympic Air Show15th year. WWII and other vintage aircraft, aerobatic performers

and aircraft. Admission: adults, $15 ($12 online); 6 or younger, free.Olympic Flight Museum, Olympia Regional Airport (OLM).

info@olympicflightmuseum.com. 360-705-3925.olympicairshow.weebly.com

Air Show Organizers:Don’t see your event here? Contact us now for inclusion in

next year’s calendar! E-mail us at admin@americainwwii.com.

1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org | (757) 721-PROP (7767)

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2013 WWII Air ShowsJuly 29–Aug. 4 • Oshkosh, WI • 2013 AirVenture OshkoshWWII aircraft on display and flying, including B-29 Superfortressand B-24 Liberator, modern military aircraft. Admission: adults,$43; ages 6–18, $22; 5 or younger, free; discounts for members,advance orders. EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Rd.

920-426-4800 www.airventure.org

Aug. 16–18 • West Milford, NJGreenwood Lake Air Show & WWII Showcase

Warbirds and vintage aircraft flying and on display, WWIIreenactments. Admission: adults, $25; ages 65 and older, $15; mili-tary, $15; ages 4–12, $10; 4 or younger, free. Greenwood LakeAirport. greenwoodlakeairshow@gmail.com. 973-728-7721.

www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com

Aug. 16–18 • Broomfield, CO • Rocky Mountain Air ShowWWII and modern aircraft flying and on display. Admission:

adults, $18 (advance); youths, $12 (advance); gate prices higher.Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755 Airport Way.

jim@cosportaviation.org. 720-945-9167. www.cosportaviation.org

Aug. 17–18 • Santa Rosa, CAWings Over Wine Country Air Show

Warbirds, military jet demonstrations, civilian aerobatics.Admission: adults, $20 in advance; ages 6–12, $5 in advance.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport. aero7550@sonic.net.707-235-2552. www.wingsoverwinecountry.org

Aug. 17–18 • Camarillo, CA • Wings Over Camarillo AirshowWWII fighters, bombers, and transports, vintage and experimental

planes. Admission: adults $15; under 12 free. Camarillo Airport.wingsovercma@gmail.com. 805-419-3530.

www.wingsovercamarillo.com

Aug. 25 • Valle–Williams, AZThunder Over the Coconino Fly-In

Warbirds, antique and home-built airplanes flying, appearance byNavajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen. Admission: adults, $12;children, $6; $30 family maximum. Grand Canyon Valle Airport.info@valleairport.com. 928-635-5280. www.grandcanyonflyin.com

Aug. 25–26 • Toughkenamon, PAFestival of Flight Air & Car Show

Vintage bombers, transports, fighters, and trainers flying and ondisplay, civilian aerobatics. Admission: adults, $17; ages 6–12, $7;5 and younger, free. New Garden Flying Field. 610-268-2619.

newgardenflyingfield.com

Aug. 31–Sept. 1 • Steamboat Springs, CO9th Annual Wild West Air Fest

Warbirds, vintage airplanes, flying and on display. Admission:contact sponsor. Bob Adams Field (KSBS), Steamboat Springs.

steamboatmall.com/wildwestairfest/

Aug. 31–Sept. 2 • Cleveland, OHCleveland National Air Show

Vintage warbird fly-bys, modern civilian and military aircraft.Admission: adults, $21; ages 6–11, $14; 5 or younger, free. BurkeLakefront Airport. info@clevelandairshow.com. 216-781-0747.

www.clevelandairshow.com

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Sept. 7 • Waukegan, IL • Wings Over WaukeganCheck website for possible date change. Vintage and modern war-bird flybys and displays. Admission: adults, $10; 12 or younger,free. Waukegan Regional Airport. info@waukeganairshow.com.

847-244-0055. www.waukeganairshow.com

Sept. 7 • Gypsum, CO • Vail Wheels and WingsMore than 50 airplanes, including vintage warbirds. Admission:adults $15; ages 6–12, $5; under 6 free. Vail Valley Jet Center,871 Cooley Mesa Road. info@vailautomotiveclassic.com.970-376-1299. www.vailautoshow/wheels-and-wings

Sept. 14 • Georgetown, KYGeorgetown-Scott County Aviation Festival

Warbird flybys, antique and classic aircraft, planes on display.Admission: free. Georgetown/Scott County Regional Airport.

866-863-6320. www.airfestky.com

Sept. 14 • Oneida, TNWings Over Big South Fork Air Show & Car Show

Warbirds, including P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt, AT-6 Texan,flying and on display. Admission: free. Scott Municipal Airport.

865-617-8018. wingsoverbigsouthfork.com

Sept. 21 • Camdenton, MO • Lake of the Ozarks Air ShowWWII and modern airplanes, B-17 rides, flying and static displays.Admission: free. Camdenton Memorial Airport, 20 Airport Drive.

info@camdentonchamber.com. 573-346-2227.www.lakeoftheozarksairshow.com

Sept. 21–22 • Winston-Salem, NC • Winston-Salem Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft displays and flyovers,including P-51, ME-262, FW-190, C-47, B-25, A-26, C-45,T-6. Admission: adults, $20; seniors, $15; 11 or younger, free(maximum of 3 children per adult). Pre-show discount tickets

available online. Smith Reynolds Airport.wsairshow@smithreynolds.org. wsairshow.com

Sept. 21–22 • Salinas, CACalifornia International Airshow

WWII warbirds, vintage aircraft, modern jets. Check website forupdates. Admission: adults, $20; children, $15. Salinas Municipal

Airport. info@salinasairshow.com. 831-754-1983 or1-888-845-SHOW. www.salinasairshow.com

Sept. 22 • Hagerstown, MDHagerstown Wings & Wheels Expo 2013

Historic and modern aircraft, military jets, history demonstrations.Admission: free. Hagerstown Regional Airport.

info@HagerstownAviationMuseum.org. 301-733-8717.www.wingsandwheelsexpo.com

Sept. 28 • Leesburg, VA • Leesburg AirshowWarbirds and vintage planes, flying and on display. Admission: free.

Leesburg Executive Airport. www.leesburgairshow.com.

Oct. 4–6 • San Diego, CA • MCAS Miramar Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft flying, aerobatics by AT-6trainer. Admission: contact sponsor. Marine Corps Air Station

Miramar. 858-577-9201. www.miramarairshow.com

Oct. 5 • Georgetown, DEWings & Wheels—A Georgetown Fall Festival

Vintage planes, B-25 Mitchell bomber, more. Admission: free.Sussex County Airport. www.wings-wheels.com

Oct. 5 • Paso Robles, CA • Warbirds Over PasoWarbird flight demonstrations and rides. Admission: adults $20;active duty military or under age 12, free. Hosted by Estrella

Warbirds Museum. Paso Robles Municipal Airport. 805-237-3877.www.ewarbirds.org/airshow

Oct. 5–6 • Dallas, GA • Salute America Air ShowAeroshell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, other air performances.Admission: adults, $15; ages 6–12, $10; seniors with proof of age,military personnel, police, and firefighters, $10. Paulding Northwest

Atlanta Airport. 770-505-7700. www.pauldingairshow.net

Oct. 12–13 • Rome, GA • Wings Over North GeorgiaWWII warbirds are anticipated as part of show. Check websitefor updates. Admission: ages 18 and older, $20; ages 6–17, $15;

5 or younger, free. Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.jlcairshow@att.net. 770-331-1621. www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com

Oct. 12–13 • Midland, TXCommemorative Air Force Airshow

Admission: adults, $20 ($25 for both days); ages 6–12, $5; 5 orunder, free; active-duty military with ID, free; WWII and KoreanWar vets plus one guest, free. Midland International Airport.

888-945-3008. www.airsho.org

Oct. 24–26 • Casa Grande, AZ • Copperstate Fly-InWarbirds and vintage aircraft in flight and on display, airplanerides. Admission: adults, $15; 12 or younger, free. Casa Grande

Municipal Airport. 520-233-1385. www.copperstate.org

Oct. 26–27 • Houston, TX • Wings Over Houston Air ShowIncludes WWII warbirds on display, WWII air veterans. Admission:adults, $25; ages 6–11, $5; 5 or younger, free. Ellington Airport.

713-266-4492. www.wingsoverhouston.com

Nov. 1–2 • Pensacola, FL • Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show2012 show featured many WWII warbirds flying and on display,modern civilian and military flight demonstrations. Check website

for updates. Admission: free. Naval Air Station Pensacola.mwrwebmaster@mchsi.com. www.naspairshow.com

Nov. 2–3 • Stuart, FL • Stuart Air Show 2013Aeroshell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, static displays,

WWII military reenactors. Admission: adults, $20; 10 or younger,free. Witham Field. 772-781-4882. www.stuartairshow.com

Nov. 9–10 • Las Vegas, NV • Aviation Nation 2013Celebration of 71 years of US Air Force accomplishments in air,

space, and cyberspace. About 100 military and civilian aircraft areexpected to be on display. Check website for updates. Nellis AirForce Base. 702-652-7469. www.nellis.af.mil/aviationnation

March 16, 2014 • Centro, CA • NAF El Centro Air Show2013 show featured numerous WWII aircraft on display. Admission:

check website. Naval Air Facility Centro. 760-339-2559.navylifesw.com/elcentroairshow

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