Base air show draws record crowd

The 2010 Wings Over Homestead Air Show thrilled over 400,000 guests at Homestead Air Reserve Base this weekend. Throngs of spectators were in awe of the numerous precision aerobatics gracing the sky. Among the performers on hand were the United States Navy Blue Angels flying the F/A-18 Hornet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lou Burton)

Base air show draws record crowd

Published Nov. 10, 2010
482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Under beautiful sunny skies, close to 400,000 guests were thrilled and entertained to two days of precision aerobatics during the 2010 Wings Over Homestead Air Show at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Nov. 6-7.

Headlining this year's show was the always popular U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Flying the F/A-18 Hornet, the six jets left the crowd with a stunning visual to remember for years to come.

Kicking off the day's activities was the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and a stunning F-16 flyover by Homestead ARB's own 93rd Fighter Squadron "Makos". The Golden Knights announced they will return to Homestead ARB in January for their 2011 winter training.

Along with amazing performances, visitors reveled in the interactive displays, rock climbing walls, static displays, sponsors booths and of course plenty to eat and drink.

This is Homestead ARB's second show in 18 years. Organizers said that attendance for this year's show nearly doubled from last year's. With so much to see and do, it's easy to see why so many South Floridians lined up to see this year's air show.