LOS ANGELES – The fourth annual Los Angeles County Air Show welcomed tens of thousands of spectators, guests and performers at Fox Airfield last weekend and exceeded expectations, organizers announced Friday.
“For the fourth year in a row, we have once again put on a safe, world-class event,” stated Ronda Perez, Los Angeles County Airshow Board President.
“Our theme this year “Red, White and Boom” not only paid tribute to the 70th anniversary of the sonic boom with thrilling flight demonstrations by the USAF Thunderbirds, but also featured additional flights ranging from the A-10 Warthogs to world champion aerobatic performances,” Perez added.
Fans also were treated to an on the ground show featuring static displays, one of the largest STEM exhibits known to airshows and panel discussions with aeronautical heroes.
“It was a weekend filled with awe and wonder that fans won’t soon forget,” Perez said.
The boost to the local economy and outlying areas was significant, according to Perez.
Initial projections show millions in direct economic impact with indirect impact numbers currently being determined, she said.
A monetary stipend was also awarded to more than 20 local non-profit groups that provided assistance to the master concessionaire.
The 2017 Los Angeles County Air Show Regional Scholarship recipients — all Antelope Valley students — will be recognized April 19 at the Antelope Valley Union High School District Board meeting and on April 25 at a Lancaster City Council meeting.
“In just four short years, the Air Show has fast become one of the region’s most respected events, making significant contributions to the local economy and inspiring our youth to pursue their dreams,” Perez said. “We look forward to growing this wonderful event while striving to make a difference in the region and the lives of our youth with the scholarship program and more.”
Proceeds from the event fund several scholarships to regional youth and provide seed money for the 2018 Show.
The 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show is scheduled to take place next March. The website https://lacountyairshow.com/ will be updated regularly with news, attraction information and more.
[Information via news release from the Los Angeles County Air Show.]
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Bre says
Parking was horrible, and we were in ‘VIP” it took more than an hour just to get out of there!!!!!
Other than that…..great airshow, but for sure do something to make getting out of there go a little faster. What a nightmare!!
GustavoAmadoeVar says
There was a huge sonic boom on the saturday morning at about 930: was that a scheduled event ?or . Which plane did it ?.anybody know ?
Bre says
F-35 yes, was supposed to happen
Joemama says
The UFO’s made excellent acrobatic maneuvers. They seemed like they were out of this world. I hope they show up for next years show.
Will says
Boeing’s spectacular F-18f Super Hornet demonstration made the Air- Force Thunderbirds look like junk-amateurs! But, the star of the show was, in the first tent, just as you were walking in, Colonel Joseph Kittinger…. thee Joe Kittinger! In the flesh! From Project Excelsior! Worth the price of admission, alone, Colonel Kittinger had everybody on the edge of our seats, eyes wide opened, talking about his jumps from a hundred thousand feet. He had everybody chuckling, talking smack about crybaby prima dona, Felix Baumgartner, how he had to hold his hand the entire way, throughout Red Bull’s Stratos publicity stunt. Very entertaining, indeed –
Tom says
Good show this year, just wish Edwards Air force base would help out they could help add so much more entertainment in the sky. We are a military town. The A-10 flight display was not what I was expecting, I wish they would have shown what that plane was built for. As a Marine its tuff to say, but the Navy F18’s did a great flying display. In all can’t wait till next year’s show, worth every penny watching American hardware while spending time with the family and friends.