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| NAS Oceana Airshow | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Naval Air Station Oceana |
| Inaugurated | 1953 |
| Most recent | September 21-22, 2024 |
The Naval Air Station Oceana Airshow, often shorted to just NAS Oceana Airshow, is an annual air show that occurs in September each year at Naval Air Station Oceana, in Virginia Beach.
History
[edit]The first Airshow was held in May 1953, to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The 1955 Airshow garnered around 5,000 total spectators. The Airshow became a unique attraction for then-Princess Anne County.[1][2]
In 1963, the Blue Angles made their debut at the Airshow.[2]
In 1976, the show was moved from May to September.[1]
In 1995, the Airshow was designated the largest Airshow on the east coast.[2]
The 2001 Airshow was cancelled due to security reasons, thanks to the recent 9/11 terror attacks.[1]
The 2020 and 2021 Airshows were cancelled to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was the first time the show had been cancelled since 2001.[3]
Performers
[edit]
The following is a list of performers from the 2024 Airshow:[4][5]
Aircraft:
- MH-53 Flyover
- Air Power Demonstration
- Fleet Flyby
- F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
- F/A-18 Rhino Demonstration Team
- F-35C Lightning II Demonstration Team
- CF-18 Demonstration Team
- Warbird Thunder
- Navy Corsair Legacy Flight
- Canadian Air Division CF-18 Demonstration Team
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Cars:
- Smoke and Thunder Jet Dragster
Groups:
- U.S. Navy EOD Jump Team
- U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs
- Virginia Patriot Guard Riders
- Skydive Suffolk Demonstration Team
People:
- Aarron Deliu
- Michael Goulian
- Wayne Boggs
Other:
Attendance
[edit]Each year, the Airshow receives around 300,000 visitors. Around 6,000 of these were students from elementary schools in the area. The 2023 Airshow was also streamed live in over 58 countries, garnering just under 900,000 impressions.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Director, Richard "Corky" Erie, NAS Oceana Air Show (September 18, 2008). "The NAS Oceana Air Show - "A Legacy of Excellence"". Military News. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c Director, Richard "Corky" Erie, NAS Oceana Air Show (September 18, 2008). "Significant Dates in NAS Oceana Air Show History". Military News. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "NAS Oceana Air Show canceled again: 'This is the right thing to do'". CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. August 22, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "NAS Oceana Air Show Performers". www.oceanaairshow.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "FAQs". www.oceanaairshow.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "World's Largest Rubber Duck". World's Largest Rubber Duck. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ LaRoue, Jimmy (September 22, 2023). "NAS Oceana air show draws more than 300K". Wavy. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ writer, Caitlyn Burchett | Staff (March 27, 2024). "Virginia Beach Oceana air show aims to inspire youth when it returns in September". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved September 20, 2024.