Yes, things are bigger in Texas...especially in Fort Worth! Our April Air Power Expo showcases a unique combination of U.S. military aircraft from past, present and future.
The flight schedule features a joint-service mixture of aerial demonstrations by the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" and Navy F/A Hornet.
The NAS Fort Worth JRB based flying squadrons will also showcase their aircraft, including the Marine F/A-18 Hornet and KC-130 Hercules, the Navy C-40 Clipper and C-9 Skytrain II, the Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Army C-12 Huron and the Texas Air National Guard C-130 Hercules. Local pilots and crewmembers will be on hand to conduct tours of their aircraft and answer any questions.
Aerial Performers and Demonstrations
Air Combat Command's A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" flight demo w/ pyrotechnics
T-28 Trojan Phlyers
B-2 Spirit Flyover
B-52 Stratofortress flyover
Jan Colmer's stunt flight in his Extra 300L
Jason Newberg's acrobatics in his Extra 300S
Special Operation Command's Joint Commando Parachute Team
The gates will open at 9:00 to allow traffic on the base. The Air Power Expo will kick off both Saturday and Sunday morning at 11:00 with aerial performances and flight demonstrations from the very best in the business.
To Show appreciation to our neighbors in the local community, the base will open its doors and welcome the general public to join the ranks of service members and their families.