Military
United States Army Golden Knights
For over fifty-six years members of the U. S. Army Parachute Team have been marking the milestones of achievement and an evolution of excellence serving as “Ambassadors” of the Army’s only official Demonstration team. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today. If […]
United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration
A Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration is provided by an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and qualified aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. The aircrew consists of two pilots, one flight mechanic and a rescue swimmer. Depending on the nature of distress, the rescue swimmer can deploy via freefall or hoist to provide assistance. […]
United States Air Force Thunderbirds
In 1947, while the jet age was still in its infancy, military aviation was hurtled into the future with the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service. Just six years later, on May 25, 1953, the Air Force’s official air demonstration team, designated the 3600th Air Demonstration Unit, was activated at Luke […]
United States Marine Corps F-35B DEMO Team
The United States Marine Corps F-35B DEMO Team is comprised of active-duty Naval Aviators flying the F-35B Lightning II and the maintainers who keep the aircraft flying. The F-35B is the world’s first short-takeoff, vertical landing, or “STOVL,” 5th generation fighter. The aerial demonstration showcases the aircraft’s performance in both its conventional and STOVL modes […]
United States Navy Growler Legacy Team
The Navy Legacy Flight Foundation program matches today’s frontline military fighters with their predecessors in close flight maneuvers at air shows nationwide. USN F/A-18F “Rhino” fighters, E/A-18G “Growler” Electronic Countermeasure aircraft, and F-35C Lightning II fly on the wings of World War II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters in an amazing tribute to Naval Aviators […]
Civilian
American Airpower Museum Warbirds
History flies this Memorial Day weekend as the American Airpower Museum Warbirds once again take to the skies over Jones Beach! In a salute to our veterans and our very own Long Island residents’ historic role in the Nations Arsenal of Democracy, the museum’s Legends of Airpower flight will perform its pass and review to […]
Civil Air Patrol
Since Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on December 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries […]
David Windmiller
David was only 14 years old when the flying bug hit him and he began taking lessons at a small airport on Long Island. On his 16th birthday he took his first solo flight. At 17, he started aerobatics without any training before he even had his pilot’s license. That speedy ascent is literally and […]
Folds of Honor Biplane with Ed Hamill
Col (ret) Ed Hamill returns to the Bethpage Air Show flying the Folds of Honor Biplane. Ed is a veteran air show pilot and one of the founding performers at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. While completing his 30-year career flying F-16s in the Air Force, Ed has performed in his biplane for […]
Mike Goulian
Michael Goulian is one of North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilots and recognized aviation professionals. Throughout his 30-year career, Goulian has devoted himself to excellence in the air, and in business. Growing up at his family’s flight school, Michael learned at an early age those values that have defined his career: hard work, dedication and […]
Skytypers
The Skytypers Airshow Team is a team of 5 North American SNJ aircraft flown by highly experienced Warbird pilots, many of whom flew in the military. The team has performed at large shows throughout the country for over 20 years. The performance and its narration pays tribute to the history of the aircraft and the […]
Farmingdale State College Aviation
Farmingdale State College Flying Rams will fly five of their 22 college-owned aircraft in a show opening fly-by and racetrack flight path over air show center piloted by 5 of their recent Professional Pilot Program graduates who are now employed by the College as Flight Instructors. The Farmingdale State College Aviation Center is a unique […]
Warbird Thunder Airshows
Warbird Thunder Airshows provides an a 12-minute airshow performance featuring the North American SNJ Texan, a former WWII Navy Advanced Training Aircraft. Two SNJs performing beautiful formation aerobatics offers a great spectator experience due to the aircraft’s large physical size, beautiful radial engine sound, and the fantastic smoke presentation. The SNJ was nicknamed “Ol Growler” […]
