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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron are headlines the 16th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend,
marking the unofficial start of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Denise A. Rayder)
READY FOR TAKEOFF!
BETHPAGE AIR SHOW AT JONES BEACH TAKES FLIGHT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Dozens of aeronautic daredevils will fill the skies over Long Island with flips,
loops, and countless other thrilling airplane stunts for the 16th annual
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach this month.
Headlining this year’s show is the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the performance
squadron that wows crowds nationwide with their F-16 Fighting Falcon trickery,
including their signature “bomb burst” routine.
Also performing this year will be the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights,
Team Oracle stunt pilot duo Sean Tucker and Jesse Panzer, Long Island's own
David Windmiller, Lt. Col. John Klatt, and many more.
With nearly a half-million attendees each day, this is the largest annual event
on Long Island, so arrive early to get a good spot on the sand.
Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, bethpageairshow.com.
Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25, 26. WHAT’S INSIDE
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