June 14, 2017 Augmentees, volunteers work to execute airshow An estimated 110,000 visitors attended the 2017 Centennial Airshow and Open House June 10-11, which showcased 13 high-flying performances and more than 50 ground displays each day.With all of the extra attendance on base, Scott received help from thousands of volunteers and augmentees to help
June 13, 2017 Airshow: June 11, 2017 A 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit conducts a fly-by during the Scott Air Force Base 2017 Air Show and Open House June 11, which celebrates the base’s 100th anniversary. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions and represents a major milestone in the
June 13, 2017 Airshow: June 10, 2017 “Tora, Tora, Tora,” a Commemorative Air Force’s recreation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that signaled the beginning of the American involvement in World War II, performs the re-creation of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor during the 100th Centennial Celebration Air Show, June 10,
June 10, 2017 USAF Thunderbirds visit Scott Youth Center Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbirds pilot, practices formations with military children at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 9, 2017. Krajicek is the slot pilot and flies the number four jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)
June 10, 2017 Airshow: Practice Day and Prep work The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighter Falcon, the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, for special needs families, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 9, 2017. To
June 7, 2017 Scott AFB hosting centennial airshow SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base is hosting its 2017 Centennial Airshow and Open House June 10-11 to celebrate and commemorate the base’s 100 years of service to the United States military.Maj. Marc Meier, Airshow Director, is overseeing all aspects of planning and production of
May 31, 2017 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, Scott celebrate 100 years of service SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- One of the highlights for Scott’s Centennial Airshow and Open House on June 10 and 11 will be a flyby and display of an historical aircraft that has rich ties this region as well as the beginnings of flight.The Curtiss JN-4D Jenny is possibly North America’s most famous
May 17, 2017 Scott Commander invites all to base's airshow and 100th anniversary celebration For 100 years, countless brave service men and women have passed through our gates and have called the Greater Scott community home. Local communities have helped us grow from a pilot training base during World War I to the Nation’s premier transportation and cyber hub today. On June 10-11, we’re
Feb. 1, 2017 Aerial performers announced for June 10-11 airshow Scott Air Force Base announced several aerial performances that will help celebrate its 100th Birthday during the open house and airshow slated for June 10-11.BLACK DAGGERSThe Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, the Black Daggers, will start off the sequence of events as
Jan. 28, 2016 Save the Date: Thunderbirds set to perform June 10-11, 2017 for Scott AFB Centennial Celebration Scott Air Force Base will celebrate its centennial anniversary in June of 2017. To commemorate this historic milestone, the base will host an open house and airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds, set for June 10-11, 2017. The last time the Thunderbirds performed at Scott was in