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| Courtesy Florida International Air Show |
The 2011 Florida International Air Show returns to the skies above Punta Gorda on March 26-27. It is a show described as" filled with death-defying feats, the whir of engines and a hushed crowd anticipating the next great dive towards earth".
Air Boss, Bob Hall, recently announced a new jet team at this year’s show, which will feature some of the world’s top aerobatic pilots and performers. “We are extremely excited that the Heavy Metal Jet Team will join us for the 2011 Air Show,” says Hall.
The Florida International Air Show marks the first time ever that the Heavy Metal Jet Team will perform in an Air Show. “The Heavy Metal Jet Team features retired jet pilots in a five-ship aerobatic civilian owned jet team,” says Hall. “This jet team is the first of its kind and unique to any Air Show in the country.”
Also attending this year’s Air Show is the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, a group known for their famous raid during World War II. “We are extremely honored and proud to be able to host three of the six surviving members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders at this year’s Air Show,” says Chairman, Fred Buckingham. “The Raiders will also be on-site to sign autographs for our excited fans.”
The Doolitte Raid took place in 1942 and was one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's highest military priorities, a payback attack on the Japanese Home Islands (Honshu) during World War II, and it was assigned to Lieutenant Colonel James "Jimmy" Doolittle. Known as the mission that changed the war, the Tokyo Raid was once called “one of the most courageous deeds in military history” by General Halsey as the Raiders left for their dangerous mission.
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Florida International Air Show, which always draws a large crowd from all across the state. Air Show fans looking for additional information and tickets can visit the show’s website at www.FloridaAirShow.com.
Air Boss, Bob Hall, recently announced a new jet team at this year’s show, which will feature some of the world’s top aerobatic pilots and performers. “We are extremely excited that the Heavy Metal Jet Team will join us for the 2011 Air Show,” says Hall.
The Florida International Air Show marks the first time ever that the Heavy Metal Jet Team will perform in an Air Show. “The Heavy Metal Jet Team features retired jet pilots in a five-ship aerobatic civilian owned jet team,” says Hall. “This jet team is the first of its kind and unique to any Air Show in the country.”
Also attending this year’s Air Show is the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, a group known for their famous raid during World War II. “We are extremely honored and proud to be able to host three of the six surviving members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders at this year’s Air Show,” says Chairman, Fred Buckingham. “The Raiders will also be on-site to sign autographs for our excited fans.”
The Doolitte Raid took place in 1942 and was one of Franklin D. Roosevelt's highest military priorities, a payback attack on the Japanese Home Islands (Honshu) during World War II, and it was assigned to Lieutenant Colonel James "Jimmy" Doolittle. Known as the mission that changed the war, the Tokyo Raid was once called “one of the most courageous deeds in military history” by General Halsey as the Raiders left for their dangerous mission.
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Florida International Air Show, which always draws a large crowd from all across the state. Air Show fans looking for additional information and tickets can visit the show’s website at www.FloridaAirShow.com.
For contact information for the Heavy Metal Jet Team and the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders contact Lindsey Barfield at Media@FloridaAirShow.com.
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