Air Spectacular Set for May 21 and 22.CHINO, Calif. -- The spectacular "Planes of Fame" show takes to the air Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, bringing the sights and sounds of modern military stalwarts and famous aerial warhorses of the past to the skies over Chino Airport Chino Airport (IATA: CNO, ICAO: KCNO) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the city of Chino in San Bernardino County, California, USA. . Recognized for the combination of rare and famous aircraft, Planes of Fame Air Show 2005 salutes the P-47 Thunderbolt The American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the Jug, was the largest single-engined fighter of its day. It was one of the main United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighters of the Second World War. of World War II fame along with the very current US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in a Heritage Flight and the US Navy F-18 SuperHornet in a Legacy Flight. In addition, a wide range of famous aircraft will be presented for air show visitors' enjoyment. The Air Museum's N9M Flying Wing, an early prototype model of today's B-2 bomber, will fly as will the Mitsubishi Zero of World War II fame. Other famed aircraft that will be seen over the Chino skies include P-51 Mustangs, P-38 Lightning “P-38” redirects here. For other uses, see P-38 (disambiguation). The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American fighter aircraft. Developed to a United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle , the B-25 Mitchell The North American B-25 Mitchell (NA-62) was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used with devastating effect against German and Japanese targets in every combat theater of World War II. , a special gathering of rare P-47 Thunderbolts and more. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. There will be static displays and the flying demonstrations begin around 11 a.m. General admission at the gate is $15, $5 for youngsters 5-11, and free to those under 5. Proceeds from the Air Show will support The Air Museum, a non-profit educational institution and the first permanent air museum in the American west. The Air Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting relics relics, part of the body of a saint or a thing closely connected with the saint in life. In traditional Christian belief they have had great importance, and miracles have often been associated with them. of aviation's past to the public. Founded in 1957, the aircraft collection today numbers in the hundreds and the museum has display facilities at Chino as well as Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. Valle airport in Arizona. For more details on Air Show 2005 and The Air Museum, visit www.planesoffame.org. |
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