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MEDIA RELEASE: Skyfest 2010 scheduled July 24-25

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  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  Fairchild Air Force Base is proud to announce Skyfest 2010 scheduled for 24-25 July. The two-day show is free and open to the public and will feature Air Force aviation at its best with a demonstration by the U.S. Air Force Flight Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of modern high-performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate those aircraft. You won't want to miss this rare opportunity to experience the capabilities of the world-renowned Thunderbirds.

The air show is one of the few times that the gates of the base are open to the public, offering a unique opportunity for members of the community to see up close USAF aircraft on display, talk to Air Force personnel and view the artistic and technical abilities of some of the world's best aerobatic and demonstration pilots. More information on the Thunderbirds can be found on their Web site http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/. For more information on Skyfest 2010, contact the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Pubic Affairs Office at (509) 247-5705.