The Lone Star Flight Museum Ron Carter Spirit of Flight Airshow will be held on Saturday and Sunday on Galveston Island. "Experience the power and heart-pounding action of historic warbirds, current military jets and aerobatic performers in action at the Ron Carter Spirit of Flight Airshow April 23-24 at the Lone Star Flight Museum," said a news release. "Known as one of the most intimate aviation events in the U.S., the Spirit of Flight Airshow allows guests to capture the thrill of aviation through one of the premier collections of warbirds and current military hardware. Get an up close and personal view of the action and feel excitement. Distinguished WWII veterans will attend adding a unique historical significance to the show." Performances
are scheduled by the United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt
II Demonstration Team and there will be an F-16 fly-by from
the 111th Fighter Squadron of the Texas Air National Guard and
an Army AH-64 Apache demonstration. Notable aerobatic
performers Jan Collmer in an Extra 300, Paul Fiala in a Great
Lakes biplane and world champion Debby Rihn-Harvey will
perform each day. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Flying starts at approximately 11:30 a.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Chairs and strollers welcome. No coolers, glass, alcohol, or pets allowed. Visit http://www.lsfm.org/event.php?rec=2 for additional information. Hyperlinks will work if this document is read Online
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