Columbus Air Show 2024 to feature Thunderbirds' first visit in 17 years
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the skies in their first Columbus appearance since 2007 at next summer's Columbus Air Show Presented by Scotts.
Early-access tickets for the air show, scheduled for June 14-16 at Rickenbacker International Airport, 2241 John Circle Drive, will be available to those who register for free for Air Show Insights membership at columbusairshow.com.
In addition to early access to tickets before the general public, Air Show Insights members will receive periodic news updates about the air show.
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The Thunderbirds Show Line is made up of two dozen professionals in a variety of aircraft maintenance specialties who are chosen for their job proficiency, dedication to duty, and overall attitude.
Famous for their sharp choreography and attention to detail, the Thunderbirds' pilots fly their jets just a few feet apart from wingtip to wingtip. The solo pilots deftly demonstrate the extensive capabilities of the elite F-16 Fighting Falcon, the U.S. Air Force's premier multi-role fighter jet.
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Herb Gillen, president of Herb Gillen Airshows, the Upper Arlington company the produces air shows across the U.S., said last year's event was a success, drawing 52,000 attendees to see attractions like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in their first visit to Columbus in nearly three decades.
"The post-show survey feedback we received from our guests was overwhelmingly positive and their desire was to bring the show back again in 2024,” Gillen said in a press release.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Air Show coming to Rickenbacker airport June 14-16, 2024
