One of the great things about living here is the air show every year at Offutt Air Force Base. This year's air show promises to be even better than years before. Why? I am so glad you asked!
For me, the highlight this year will be the B-2 bomber on display (Wikipedia article). It has flown overhead each year but this year it will land so we can get an up-close and personal look. The B-2 is manufactured by Northrop Grumman, just one of the defense contractors located here in Bellevue.
If you're not into the B-2 that's okay. The air show has lots of static displays like the RC-135 Rivet Joint, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the B-1 Lancer, the A-10 Warthog, the UH-60 Blackhawk and so much more. Kids and kids at heart can walk through cargo planes, touch (most) of the aircraft and look into cockpits. Talking to the pilots and personnel is a great chance for everyone to learn just what is involved in the lives of our military.
Got little kids? There's a Kids Zone with all kinds of things for them to do, too. There's a fee for this but once you pay you can come and go all day. It includes some flight simulators so if you've wanted to get an idea of what it's like to fly in an F-16 you can do that.
The gates are open from 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Please note that backpacks, coolers and pets are not allowed. There will be plenty of vendors for food and drinks. But bring a hat and don't forget your camera!
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