2021 OC Air Show Program

JUNE 19-20, 2021 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

OFFICIAL PROGRAM GUIDE

2021ITINERARY SATURDAY & SUNDAY June 19-20, 2021 (Info Subject to Change)

9:00am Show Center opens 9:00am Drop Zone Beach 9:00am Sand Boxes 10:00am Flight Line Club Toyota is the Official Vehicle of the O.C. Airshow

12:00pm Performances begin

SOCOM Para Commandos L-39 Cold War Era Jet Demo Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demo C-5M Super Galaxy Flyover C-17 Globemaster III Flyover (Saturday only) GEICO Skytypers MD Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II’s Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Air Force Heritage Flight Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts Air Force Thunderbirds

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SOCOM PARA-COMMANDOS The Para-Commandos are the US Special Operations Command’s premier aerial parachute demonstration team. They perform at high visibility events across the nation, informing the public about the US Special Operations Command; the command’s mission, and the contributions our 70,000 plus Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense Civilians are making across the United States and in more than 70 countries around the globe.

The Para-Commandos represent today’s Special Operations Forces. The ParaCommandos are comprised of active duty Special Operators - Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, Air Force Combat Controllers and Marine Raiders. The Para-Commandos have a number of support personnel: Special Operations Enablers.

Our enablers come from all four services, and include reserve forces as well.

The Para-Commandos tailor each performance to the individual venue, and can perform from as low as 2000 feet above ground level to as high as 13,500 feet above ground level. Depending on the venue and time of day, The Para-Commandos may jump flags, smoke, sparklers, or a combination of each into the event. The Para-Commandos are proficient in both free fall and canopy formations; and specialize in landing on time and on target in front of the crowd!

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the F-22. The F-22’s ability to collect and share tactical information with friendly assets enables U.S. and allied forces to engage targets with unmatched battlespace awareness.

The Raptor makes other coalition aircraft more survivable.

Lockheed Martin received a $7bn five-year contract to maintain the USAF fleet of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, in December 2019. The F-22 is the world’s most dominant fighter, and potential adversaries continue to develop capabilities intended to challenge the ability of U.S. and allied air forces to gain and maintain air superiority.

Lockheed Martin is dedicated to working with the U.S. Air Force on a robust F-22 combat enhancement program to bolster the Raptor’s asymmetric advantage over current and potential adversaries. The capabilities of the F-22 Raptor remain essential to deter and defeat threats and ensure regional and global security well into the future.

The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team at Langley Air Force Base performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the Maj. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson F-22. The team also flies with Air Force Heritage flight Commander/Pilot exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, the F-22 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, has been flying F-22s since he transitioned from the F-15C Eagle in 2014. As an experienced combat proven fighter pilot with over 1,500 hours and two deployments to the Middle East.

The F-22A Raptor is an advanced tactical fighter aircraft developed for the US Air Force (USAF). It entered service with the USAF in December 2005 to replace the F-15, with emphasis on agility, stealth and range.

These 5th generation stealth aircraft are the crown jewels in the nation’s military arsenal.

The F-22’s primary mission is to secure air superiority — a condition vital for any successful military operation. While the aircraft can also strike targets on the ground with great precision, and conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance inside contested airspace, at its heart the Raptor will remain an air-to-air champion. Because of its vast array of capabilities — not all known — the F-22 is our nation’s greatest conventional deterrent. While the current force size is small relative to other fighter forces, the F-22 has — at a minimum — an order of magnitude greater effect than any other fighter in the world.

The F-22 is a fundamentally unique airplane due to the unparalleled integration of stealth, sensor technology, processing power, and unrivaled flight performance. While many fighters have some elements of this mix, none possess the total package afforded by

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by internal and external foam. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost.

In 2005, the entire A-10 fleet began receiving the Precision Engagement upgrades that include an improved fire control system (FCS), electronic countermeasures (ECM), upgraded cockpit displays, the ability to deliver smart bombs, moving map display, hands on throttle and stick, digital stores management, LITENING and Sniper advanced targeting pod integration, situational awareness data link or SADL, and GPS-guided weapons. The entire A-10 fleet has been Precision Engagement modified and now carries the A-10C designation.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, quiet, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft. The A-10 can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles using its nose-mounted GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. Produced by Fairchild Republic Company, the first A-10A was delivered in 1975. Today, the A-10C Thunderbolt II continues to play a pivotal role for the United States military with excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude solidifying itself as a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform for the modern world. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines.

Thunderbolt IIs have Night Vision Imaging Systems, or NVIS, goggle compatible single-seat cockpits forward of their wings and a large bubble canopy which provides pilots all-around vision. The pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight-control system. The redundant primary structural sections allow the aircraft to enjoy better survivability during close air support than did previous aircraft. The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are protected Page 6

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C-5M SUPER GALAXY The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft maintained and upgraded by Lockheed Martin. It provides the United States Air Force with a heavy intercontinental-range strategic airlift capability that can carry oversize loads, including air-certifiable cargo.

The USAF has operated the C-5 since 1969. It has supported US military operations in all major conflicts and is used to distribute humanitarian aid and disaster relief. The C-5 has 12 internal wing tanks and is equipped for aerial refueling. Full-open(able) bay doors at both nose and tail enable “drive-through” loading and unloading of cargo. Above the plane-length 31,000 cu.ft. cargo deck is an upper deck for flight operations and for seating 75 passengers. Takeoff distance requirements for the plane at maximum-load is 8,300 ft.

Its main landing gear provides 28 wheels to distribute gross weight. “Kneeling” landing gear lower the aircraft and cargo deck to truckbed height. The C-5M Super Galaxy is an upgraded version with new engines and avionics designed to extend service life.

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Mike’s passion for aviation started when he was very young. Mike’s Dad took him to his first air show at the age of 10.

At 14, he biked to the airport for two weeks and bugged the owner for a job washing aircraft and cleaning hangars just to be around airplanes. In school, Mike had a teacher tell him he would never be a pilot. He traded washing airplanes for flying lessons and received his Pilot’s License on his 17th birthday.

Thirty eight years later, Mike Wiskus has accumulated more than 24,000 flight hours and qualified in more than 40 aircraft. “It is incredible to be part of the Lucas Oil Team. Their products as well as their integrity make what I do even more rewarding.” And, he doesn’t want to miss the opportunity to pass on the gift of encouragement and attitude given to him by all who believe in him. That is why Mike started the “I Can” program.

Mike’s career is a testimony of how dreams can come true. As a 2002 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, and of the 2004 U.S. Aerobatic Team, Mike traveled the World with the same aircraft you will see him performing in. His excitement for aviation is nothing short of contagious in his attempt to help encourage kids of all ages to live their dreams and never give up! You can live big adventures, follow your passions and do the impossible! It simply begins with two words....... “I Can.”

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The GEICO Skytypers are a flying unit based in Long Island, NY, comprised of 10 pilots who fly World War II-era aircraft. They are the only flying unit in the world to type giant skytyped messages AND perform in air shows across the United States.

They fly in SNJ-2s originally built in 1940 and 1941 during World War II. They were called the T-6 Texan by the Army Air Corps, the Harvard by the RAF, and affectionately known as “The Pilot Maker” by its crews, the SNJ was designed to transition from basic trainers to first-line tactical aircraft. There are only 11 remaining aircraft of this type in the world, of which the team utilizes six. The planes have been fully restored and specially equipped with modifications for skytyping missions.

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The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known to all the world as the “Thunderbirds” are the Air Force’s Ambassadors in Blue. They represent the 500,000 men and women of the Unites States Air Force. The Thunderbirds plan and present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of modern, high-performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate those aircraft. The Thunderbirds squadron is composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, four civilians and more than 100 enlisted personnel.

The Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The fourjet diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the two solo aircraft highlight some of the extreme capabilities of the F-16. In all, the pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a single demonstration. An aerial demonstration lasts 60 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for the ground show before takeoff.

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During a typical season the Thunderbirds perform no more than 70 air demonstrations in 35 cities throughout the nation. More than 280 million people in all 50 states and 57 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue Thunderbirds jets.

Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Unit at Luke AFB, Arizona. The unit was nicknamed the “Stardusters.” Their first aircraft was the straight-winged F-84G Thunderjet. The team transitioned to the swept-winged F-84F Thunderstreak in 1955. In June 1956, the team moved to its current home at Nellis AFB in Nevada and traded the veteran F-84 for the world’s first supersonic fighter, the F-100 Super Sabre. In early 1964, the team changed briefly to the F-105B Thunderchief, but after only six shows returned to the F-100. In 1969 the team transitioned to the F-4E Phantom and then in 1974 to the T-38 Talon, a more fuel efficient jet.

In 1983 the Thunderbirds began flying the F-16 and continue to do so currently.

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Maj Michelle Curran LEAD SOLO

Lt Col Noel Colls FLIGHT SERGEON

Maj Ian Lee LEFT WING

Capt Kyle Oliver OPPOSING SOLO

Capt Katie Moorkamp EXECUTIVE OFCR.

Maj Zane Taylor RIGHT WING

Lt Col Kevin DiFalco OPERATIONS OFCR.

Capt Mike Bell MAINTENANCE OFCR.

Maj Michael Brewer SLOT

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The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight program presents the evolution of USAF air power by flying today’s state-of-the-art fighter aircraft in close formation with vintage fighter aircraft. TheOcean City Air Show is privileged to showcase a rare pass-in-review of a P-51 Mustang and F-22 Raptor -- America’s best: Past to Present.

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Today’s demonstration team is from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, on behalf of Coast Guard Station Ocean City, and they will be showcasing how they perform an out-the-door water rescue of a person in distress from an HH-65 Daphine helicopter hovering overhead.

The Coast Guard is America’s maritime first responder.

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The Aero L-39 Albatros is used as an agile jet trainer, tactical reconnaissance aircraft and light ground support fighter. The jet is mostly used to train future pilots of larger aircraft such as the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The Albatros is however still used in many Air Force as an attack aircraft for air to ground support missions or as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft.

Since its commissioning in 1971, over 2’800 aircraft have been built in various versions.

The L-39 Albatros is a modern jet trainer of the same generation as the F-14 Tomcat or the MiG-23 Flogger and was launched only a short time before the American F-15 Eagle or the Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum.

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Larry Labriola is an experienced pilot and landscape contractor from Scarsdale New York. He is the owner and the pilot of the L-39 Albatros. Since he purchased the L-39 10 years ago he has been performing aerobatics, formation flying and Air Racing. Larry started Flying in High School in 1969 and now with over 7500 hours of flight time he holds an Air Transport License for Airplanes, Single and Multi Engine Land and Seaplanes, type ratings in the L-39 Albatros, the Grumman Albatross, the DC3, and the C-500 with private Privileges for gliders, helicopters and hot air balloons.

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Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno Memorial Scholarship Recipient The National Air, Sea & Space Foundation in partnership with the Florida Institute of Technology presented the first award of the Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno Memorial Scholarship to Gabriella Ferra in February 2020.

Even though there aren’t any pilots or aviation-enthusiasts in Gabriella’s family, from a young age, Gabriella knew she wanted to be involved with aviation for the rest of her life. Ever since her first flight in a small Cessna at the age of four, she fell in love with the idea of making flying her career. Growing up, Gabriella became a member of several organizations such as Women in Aviation, The Ninety-Nines, AOPA, and EAA. Through those groups, she made valuable connections and was given enriching opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. She soaked up knowledge like a sponge from aviation professionals and those with more experience in the field, constantly learning lessons she would soon apply in her own flight training. She worked through her Private Pilot Training as Page 24

her age would allow, starting lessons on her fifteenth birthday, soloing on her sixteenth birthday, and passing her check ride soon after her seventeenth birthday.

Gabriella shares her passion for flying as a mentor to other young women interested in aviation as a career through WAI’s annual Girls in Aviation Day and through discovery flights for kids as a member of the Young Eagles EAA program Today, Gabriella is a Multi-Engie Commercial Pilot and her plans are to become a Flight Instructor. Since midMarch FIT Aviation has been closed for flight training due to social distancing orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, so her training to become a Flight Instructor has been suspended until further notice. She is about halfway through CFI training and is hoping to get it finished early in the Fall semester as FIT Aviation resumes flying.

Gabriella believes the aviation industry is quickly adapting and implementing the technological advancements of our era, and she is excited to be a part of the development of the interactions between human and machine. She states, “Pilots are responsible for moving the world, and I hope to one day be a valuable contribution to this effort in a safe and accountable way.”

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