Thousands attend Wings Over Solano
(FOX40.COM) — This St. Patrick’s Day weekend provided the ideal conditions for a variety of aircraft to paint the skies over Travis Air Force Base during the 2024 Wings Over Solano airshow.
Tens of thousands of people attended the free two-day event where historic warbirds and cutting-edge fighter jets met in the skies to perform a thrilling show.
The man behind the name of Travis Air Force Base
Headliners the U.S. Navy Blue Angeles did not disappoint along with the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor.
Travis Air Force Base Travis Air Force Base U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerobatic formation maneuvers during the Travis Air Force Base Wings Over Solano air show and open house at Travis AFB, California, March 17, 2024. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have represented the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to audiences both at home and abroad, showcasing naval aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant) Travis Air Force Base Travis Air Force Base Solano County Sheriff’s Office Solano County Sheriff’s Office CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Travis Air Force Base Fairfield Police Department
Travis Air Force Base also celebrated the retirement of the long-serving KC-10 Extender as the base ushers in the new KC-46 Pegasus.
The base hosts the show for the public to show appreciation for those who have served and the communities that support its ongoing operations.
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