It’s BACK! The MCAS Beaufort Airshow is back this weekend to entertain everyone and light up the Beaufort sky. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is scheduled to host nearly 100,000 friends and neighbors at the MCAS Beaufort Air Show this Saturday and Sunday, April 12th & 13th.
There is no cost to the general public to attend the show, however special seating and VIP tickets are available.
The weekend will showcase Naval aviation at its best with a demonstration by the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels. It’ll be loud around the Lowcountry in the next few days, as the Blue Angels will be able to be seen in the sky around the area later this week as they practice for the show and drum up lots of excitement in the community.
But, as amazing as they are, there’s actually a lot more to the show than the Blue Angels.
According to the MSAC Beaufort Airshow, performers at the event will include Red Thunder Airshows, the nation’s only 2-ship Yak-50 demo team! Barry Hancock and Karl Gashler are veteran pilots who know how to put all their skills and precision to the test in a way that captivates audiences across the country! Between the sound of the heart pounding radial engine and their thrilling maneuvers, the Red Thunder Airshows’ performance is unforgettable!
Also included is Goulian Air Shows. Millions of air show spectators around the globe have witnessed the ferocity of a Mike Goulian air show performance. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is a deliberate execution of precision. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, Mike Goulian has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike’s crisp, athletic style of flying is the evolution of his landmark career as an aerobatic competitor. Mike reached the pinnacle of the sport when he won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at only 27 years of age. He was honored to represent the United States at the World Aerobatic Championship on three separate occasions.
Also on the schedule for the weekend is Vanpire Airshows. The Vampire Airshow profile grips audiences with speed, noise and jet warbird aerobatics. While the pilots banter with the announcer, crowds are drawn into learning about this sensational aircraft.
The deHavilland Vampire is a fully aerobatic aircraft that wows audiences by performing rolls, Cuban eights, shark tooths, inverted flight, high-speed passes and all with a killer smoke system. The Vampire is awe-inspiring as the aircraft that led the way for ALL modern jet aviation.
Included in the show is the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team based out of Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. This single-ship performance travels across the country to demonstrate the professionalism instilled in Air Force pilots and to show the capabilities of the F-16C Fighting Falcon.
Spectators will also be treated to several techniques possessed by the F-35B, the MCAS Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, helicopter rides, monster trucks, and the Top Gun Experience; the opportunity to dress as a real Fighter pilot complete with flight gear and helmet for a hands-on tour and experience.
For the full schedule of events at this weekend’s MCAS Beaufort Airshow, visit here.
For a list of Do’s and Dont’s while attending the show, visit here.
As always at the MCAS Beaufort Airshow, there will be lots of exhibitors to visit and food and beer vendors will also be on hand. There is also a Kids Zone featuring a variety of bounce houses, including the iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels® Bounce House, kids can jump and play to their hearts’ content.
The mission of the MCAS Beaufort Air Show is three-fold: to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to say a big “THANK YOU” to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Beaufort Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.
