Blue Angels to headline 2010 "Wings Over Homestead" air show Published Dec. 10, 2009 By Tim Norton 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Jaw-dropping precision aerobatics will be highlighted against a backdrop of jet sound as the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels headline an all-star list of performers at the Homestead Air Reserve Base "Wings Over Homestead" air show Nov. 6-7, 2010. The announcement was made at the International Council of Air Shows' annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev., on Dec. 7. "The South Florida community will get a chance to see one of the finest aerial demonstration teams in the world and we are proud they have elected to come to Homestead," said Brig. Gen. William B. Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander. At the end of World War II, Chester W. Nimitz, then the Chief of Naval Operations, ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to keep the public interested in naval aviation. Today, the "Blues" fly the sleek F/A-18 Hornet, the first dual-role fighter/attack aircraft now serving on the nation's front lines of defense. Additional plans for the second annual air show are beginning to take shape. As always, attendees will have the chance to experience everything from high-flying action in the air to interactive and family-friendly fun on the ground. Last November after a 17 year absence, over 200,000 people packed Homestead ARB's flightline to enjoy the return of the air show. Air show organizaers believe the 2010 show will be an even bigger event that will attract larger crowds. For more air show information, please visit the Wings Over Homestead web site at: www.wingsoverhomestead.com.