Arctic Thunder Air Show

Arctic Thunder

As part of the Alaska Joint Forces demonstration, Army paratroopers land adjacent to the F-16 fighters of the Thunderbirds
Genre Air show
Frequency biennial
Venue Elmendorf Air Force Base
Location(s) Anchorage, Alaska
Country USA
Established 1990
Organized by USAF
Website
www.jber.af.mil/arcticthunder/

The Arctic Thunder Air Show is an air show and open house event held biennial at Elmendorf Air Force Base outside of Anchorage, Alaska since 1990.[1] It is a free event open to the general public and one of the largest public events in Alaska.[2] The 2010 show was marred by a tragedy due to a C-17 transport plane crash just a few days before the event, but it still managed to draw a crowd estimated at least 100,000.[3] In addition to performances by military teams such as the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels, the show also features appearances by civilian aerial performers.

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References

  1. ↑ Arctic Thunder air show returns to Elmendorf Anchorage Daily News 7-25-2010
  2. ↑ Pilots Prepare For Arctic Thunder Air Show Alexis Fernandez KTVA, 7-29-2010
  3. ↑ Arctic Thunder set to shatter turnout records Christine Kim KTUU 8-1-2010

Coordinates: 61°13′13″N 149°37′17″W / 61.2203°N 149.6214°W / 61.2203; -149.6214

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