AIR APPARENT POINT MUGU READY FOR ANNUAL SHOW.Byline: Rachel Uranga Staff Writer POINT MUGU - Two years after a fiery crash that killed two crew members, the Point Mugu Air Show resumes this weekend in an event some say will unite the community. Navy Cmdr. Michael Norman Michael Norman (born in Macomb, Illinois) is an author known for his Haunted superstitious series with the late Beth Scott (passed away in early 1994). Norman has a master's degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. , 35, and Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Muhs, 31, were killed in April 2002 when their Q-F4 Phantom jet crashed as it tried to land. ``It was hard for the entire community, not just me and my friends,'' said Sylvia Norman of Camarillo, the pilot's 35-year-old widow, who was at the air show with the couple's 3-year-old daughter. ``I want to say thank you to the community and enjoy the air show. It's about the sacrifices, about all the men and women in the armed forces.'' The air show - this one is the 40th - is one of Ventura County's largest events, drawing thousands of fans from around Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . And organizers say they hope for big crowds for this year's two-day show. ``After a year off, everyone wants to come back,'' said Vance Vasquez, spokesman for Naval Base A naval base primarily for support of the forces afloat, contiguous to a port or anchorage, consisting of activities or facilities for which the Navy has operating responsibilities, together with interior lines of communications and the minimum surrounding area necessary for local Ventura County. Preparations began in earnest Friday, when tents and bleachers were erected. The Patriots - a three-member civilian aerobatics aerobatics Sport of performing maneuvers such as rolls, loops, stalls, spins, and dives with an airplane. As an organized sport, rather than as an air show attraction (“stunt flying”), aerobatics began international competition in 1960 under the auspices of the team - were also suited up and practicing their routine. The most breathtaking maneuver is a free fall in which they pilot their Czechoslovakian training jets to an altitude of 5,000 feet, then plunge toward the earth until they level off just a few hundred feet from the ground. Longtime participants in the air show say they can't wait to take off in this year's show. ``The performers in the air show are all delighted to be back,'' said Bill Cornick, a Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. pilot who has performed in at least eight air shows. ``It should have never been stopped because it had nothing to do with crowd safety.'' Rachel Uranga, (818) 713-3741 rachel.uranga(at)dailynews.com IF YOU GO --The 40th NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Point Mugu Air Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. The event is free, with priority seating available for $10. Call (805) 989-8786. CAPTION(S): 3 photos, box, map Photo: (1) A Boeing B-52H Stratofortress is one of the aircraft that will be on display this weekend at the NAS Point Mugu Air Show. (2) A modern F-18 Hornet hornet: see wasp. and a World War II-era F-6 Hellcat practice during pre-show exercises at NAS Point Mugu on Friday. Thousands of visitors are expected this weekend. (3) Patriot pilot Volodymyr Chetverous climbs into his L-39 Albatross albatross (ăl`bətrôs), common name for sea birds of the order of tube-nosed swimmers (Procellari-iformes), which includes petrels, shearwaters, and fulmars. on Friday. The Patriots - a three-member civilian aerobatics team - will fly at the air show. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer Box: IF YOU GO (see text) Map: NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY |
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