Wings Over Topeka has
a two-fold mission: to thank American citizens for their support
of the Armed Forces and to thank veterans of all conflicts for their
service.
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The Blue Angels
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The next two-day show,
begins on Saturday, May 10th and continues on the 11th, at Forbes
Field, Topeka, KS. The show includes the Wings Over Topeka event
of the 190th Air Refueling Wing.
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F-117
Nighthawk
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The air show consists
of elite demonstration teams considered among the world's best at
performing aerial
stunts: The Blue Angels, The F-117 "Nighthawk" Stealth
Fighter, The B-2 "Spirit" Stealth Bomber, and Aerobatic
Shows by Jim Leroy, Ray Vetsch, Herb Baker, and many more!
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B-2
Spirit
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Aircraft and other military
equipment from across the nation will be on display to the public
in an area roughly 3/4-mile long and 1/4-mile wide. Also featured
will be special tents housing military recruiters and other exhibitors
to help educate the public about national defense.
This event is funded by
the Wings Over Topeka Airshow, Inc. through the generosity of corporate
sponsors and donors. It will be a signature event for the Air National
Guard and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
There is no admission charge for this event, however there will be a
parking fee. Parking passes will be available at various Northeast Kansas
locations and times to be announced on 94.5 Country radio daily.
Additionally, they will be available at all area Food4Less stores during
normal business hours. Passes will be $5 at these locations. Parking
passes will also be available at the gate the day of the show, however they
will be $15 at that time. Only one pass is required per vehicle. Vehicles are subject to search. No weapons of any kind. No coolers
or bottles allowed. Please bring only small bags with essential items. No
pets. No laser pointers.
If you have any other questions, please contact the Wings Over Topeka
central office at: wings.topeka@kstope.ang.af.mil
or by phone at: (785)-861-4247.
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Copyright CJOnline.com/The Topeka Capital-Journal
and 190th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard.
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