Arctic Thunder Air Show
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 As part of the Alaska Joint Forces demonstration, Army paratroopers land adjacent to the F-16 fighters of the Thunderbirds | |
| Genre | Air show |
| Frequency | biennial |
| Venue | Elmendorf Air Force Base |
| Location(s) | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Country | USA |
| Established | 1990 |
| Organized by | USAF |
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The Arctic Thunder Air Show is an air show and open house event held biennial at Elmendorf Air Force Base outside of Anchorage, Alaska since 1990.[1] It is a free event open to the general public and one of the largest public events in Alaska.[2] The 2010 show was marred by a tragedy due to a C-17 transport plane crash just a few days before the event, but it still managed to draw a crowd estimated at least 100,000.[3] In addition to performances by military teams such as the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels, the show also features appearances by civilian aerial performers.
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References
- ↑ Arctic Thunder air show returns to Elmendorf Anchorage Daily News 7-25-2010
- ↑ Pilots Prepare For Arctic Thunder Air Show Alexis Fernandez KTVA, 7-29-2010
- ↑ Arctic Thunder set to shatter turnout records Christine Kim KTUU 8-1-2010
Coordinates: 61°13′13″N 149°37′17″W / 61.2203°N 149.6214°W
