EL CENTRO, Calif. - Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC) proudly announced the 2018 NAF El Centro Air Show is scheduled for March 10, 2018.
The first U.S. Navy air show of the year, the NAFEC air show provides the community an opportunity to see thrilling aerial and ground performers for free while interacting with Sailors.
Gates to the air show will open at 9:00 a.m. Aerial events are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature performances by civilian, military and warbird aircraft.
Headlining the event will be the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Additional jet aircraft acts include the T33 "Ace Maker," a Mig-15/F-86 dogfight, and a de Havilland Mosquito.
Other aerial acts include the U.S. Navy SEAL's Leapfrogs, the Red Eagles and Vicky Benzing.
Ground attractions include extreme motocross, a classic car show, the 501St Legion and dozens of vintage and modern military air craft.
"The parking plan for the installation has been completely reworked to prevent the delays experienced by some of our guests last year," said Kristopher Haugh, NAFEC's public affairs officer.
For information about purchasing upgraded seating, parking, sponsorship and booth space or performers visit http://www.elcentroairshow.com. Follow the NAF El Centro Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nafelcentro to join the event and see regular updates.
Sponsorship opportunities of all types are still available for businesses and individuals. For more information contact Ms. Candyce Zavala at 760-339-2482.
Prior to the air show, the annual Food and Entertainment Fest is scheduled for Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. This venue gives the community an opportunity to meet and greet all of the air show performers while enjoying live bands and a spectacular fireworks show.
Media interested in scheduling interviews or other coverage for the air show should contact the NAF El Centro Public Affairs Officer at [email protected] or 760-339-2673.
The first U.S. Navy air show of the year, the NAFEC air show provides the community an opportunity to see thrilling aerial and ground performers for free while interacting with Sailors.
Gates to the air show will open at 9:00 a.m. Aerial events are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature performances by civilian, military and warbird aircraft.
Headlining the event will be the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Additional jet aircraft acts include the T33 "Ace Maker," a Mig-15/F-86 dogfight, and a de Havilland Mosquito.
Other aerial acts include the U.S. Navy SEAL's Leapfrogs, the Red Eagles and Vicky Benzing.
Ground attractions include extreme motocross, a classic car show, the 501St Legion and dozens of vintage and modern military air craft.
"The parking plan for the installation has been completely reworked to prevent the delays experienced by some of our guests last year," said Kristopher Haugh, NAFEC's public affairs officer.
For information about purchasing upgraded seating, parking, sponsorship and booth space or performers visit http://www.elcentroairshow.com. Follow the NAF El Centro Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nafelcentro to join the event and see regular updates.
Sponsorship opportunities of all types are still available for businesses and individuals. For more information contact Ms. Candyce Zavala at 760-339-2482.
Prior to the air show, the annual Food and Entertainment Fest is scheduled for Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. This venue gives the community an opportunity to meet and greet all of the air show performers while enjoying live bands and a spectacular fireworks show.
Media interested in scheduling interviews or other coverage for the air show should contact the NAF El Centro Public Affairs Officer at [email protected] or 760-339-2673.