Air shows
Dayton Air Show to feature B-1, B-2 flybys
July 09, 2011
Two B-1B Lancer bombers like the one shown here will be at the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show. (Photo: Timothy R. Gaffney)
Saturday, July 9, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio – America's most modern heavy bombers, the B-1B Lancer and B-2A Spirit, are to take part in the 37th annual Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 23-24, 2011, organizers announced this week. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Vectren Dayton Air Show to host NASA's Super Guppy
May 19, 2011
The Vectren Dayton Air Show will feature NASA's Super Guppy cargo plane in July. (Photo: NASA)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio – NASA's strange-looking, cargo-hauling Super Guppy will make a rare appearance at the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger in July, air show officials announced today. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Vecten Dayton Air Show adds C-17, A-10 Warthog acts
March 31, 2011
A Boeing C-17 demo, shown here in 2009, will return for the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show. (Photo: Timothy R. Gaffney)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio – The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger has added two military flying acts to a lineup that already includes the USAF Thunderbirds, Tora! Tora! Tora! and Sean D. Tucker, officials announced today.
Read more at AviationDayton.com
USAF Thunderbirds to headline 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show
December 06, 2010
I
USAF Thunderbird solo pass at 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show. (Photo: Timothy R. Gaffney)
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
DAYTON, Oh – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return for the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger, air show officials announced this morning.
Joining the Thunderbirds will be the Red Bull aerobatic helicopter for its first appearance at the Vectren Dayton Air Show, air show officials announced from an industry convention in Las Vegas.
Read more at AviationDayton.com
USAF Thunderbird solo pass at 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show. (Photo: Timothy R. Gaffney)
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
DAYTON, Oh – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return for the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger, air show officials announced this morning.
Joining the Thunderbirds will be the Red Bull aerobatic helicopter for its first appearance at the Vectren Dayton Air Show, air show officials announced from an industry convention in Las Vegas.
Read more at AviationDayton.com
Radio-control air shows, taildragger fly-in coming
August 24, 2010
Radio control pilots fly ther airplanes at the 2009 Giant Scale RC Air Show. (Photo by Timothy R. Gaffney)
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010
Aviation festiivities abound Labor Day weekend with an air show and Taildragger Fly-in at Red Stewart Airfield near Waynesville, the giant scale radio-control air show at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the R/C Warbird Fly-in in Hamilton.
Read more at AviationDayton.com
Vectren renews Dayton Air Show sponsorship
October 15, 2009
USAF Thunderbirds performing at the 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio – Vectren Corp. will continue as title sponsor of the Vectren Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger, Vectren and air show officials announced today. The three-year agreement means the energy company will retain through 2012 the position of top sponsor that it has held since 2001.
Read more at AviationDayton.com
Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-in starts 2nd year in Urbana
September 12, 2009
MORE PHOTOS
URBANA, Ohio – Aviation enthusiasts gathered at Grimes Field in Urbana today for the opening of the 42nd annual Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-in, its second year in Urbana. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Dayton’s aviation status a strength in hard times
July 20, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio — In the midst of a worldwide economic downturn, last week's aviation events drew international participation and press coverage, an indication of the drawing power of Dayton's aviation heritage and aerospace industry. Read more at AviationDayton.com
35th Dayton air show roars into history
July 19, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
AIR SHOW PHOTOS
SUNDAY PHOTOS
SATURDAY PHOTOS
EARLIER IN THE WEEK
USAF THUNDERBIRDS
SEAN D. TUCKER
TORA TORA TORA
SMOKE SQUADRON
TRADE EXPO
VANDALIA, Ohio — Dayton's 35th annual air show on Dayton International Airport roared into history Sunday with flying machines ranging from a Wright "B" Flyer lookalike to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Tora pilots give media bird’s-eye view of air show
July 17, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
MORE TORA PHOTOS
MORE PHOTO GALLERIES
VANDALIA, Ohio — Members of Tora Tora Tora – an air show act that re-enacts the attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese warplane lookalikes – had a busy day today as they gave flights to news media for a view of their performance from the cockpit.
Their flights were just a part of the aerial activity that took place on Dayton International Airport as military and civilian pilots rehearsed their performances for this weekend's Vectren Dayton Air Show. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Thunderbirds lead pilot has local roots
July 15, 2009
MORE PHOTOS:
USAF THUNDERBIRDS
SMOKE SQUADRON
VANDALIA, Ohio — Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, lead pilot of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and a 1992 Wright State University graduate, arrived at Dayton International Airport today for this weekend's Vectren Dayton Air Show. His was one of two new Thunderbirds F-16s that arrived, along with several other show planes. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Brazilian Smoke Squadron arrives for air show
July 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
MORE PHOTOS
DAYTON, Ohio — The Brazilian Air Force’s Esquadrilha da Fumaça – the Smoke Squadron – arrived at Dayton International Airport today for this weekend’s Vectren Dayton Air Show. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Aviation trade expo takes shape for Tuesday opening
July 13, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
VANDALIA, Ohio — The United States Air, Trade and Technology Expo is taking shape on Dayton International Airport as exhibitors work to set up booths, displays, and several unmanned aerial vehicles for the show that begins Tuesday morning. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Dayton gearing up for barrage of aviation events
July 08, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio — For air show and aviation event organizers across the Dayton region of Ohio, the afterburners are about to light. A barrage of aviation-related events will start this weekend and continue through July 26, from Troy in Miami County to Middletown in Butler County, with activities to suit every taste and budget. Read more at AviationDayton.com
Air show adds B-2, Apache helicopter
June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
DAYTON, Ohio – The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger has added more flying acts to its already busy schedule for the 2009 show on July 18 and 19 at Dayton International Airport, organizers announced today. A Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bomber is scheduled to make a flyby on Saturday, and the U.S. Army Reserve will demonstrate an AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter both days of the weekend event. Read more at AviationDayton.com
B-52 bomber coming to Dayton air show
June 08, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Air Force is to display a Boeing B-52 bomber on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, at the 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger, air show officials announced today. A second B-52 is to make a fly-by appearance at Saturday’s air show. Read more at AviationDayton.com
A-10 "Warthog" attack jet joins Dayton air show lineup
April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet will perform a flight demonstration at the 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 18 and 19, air show officials announced today. Read more at AviationDayton.com
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet will perform a flight demonstration at the 2009 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 18 and 19, air show officials announced today. Read more at AviationDayton.com
