Sea & Sky 2015

October 24-25, 2015

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WELCOME Dear Friends: Welcome to the 2015 Sea and Sky Spectacular Air Show!

The First Coast is honored to host this much-loved annual event that highlights the expertise and outstanding contributions of military and civilian aviators from across this great nation, including the world-renowned Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s premier precision flying squadron.

I’m so pleased you have joined the City of Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, as well as the cities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, as our skies are transformed into the backdrop for the most dynamic over-the-ocean sky show around.

Jacksonville is proud to be one of the most military-friendly cities in the country, and home to hundreds of both active and retired military personnel and their families. These brave Americans in uniform sacrifice so much to ensure our freedom and safety, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude.

As you gather to enjoy today’s show, I encourage you to remember the well-trained, devoted and talented pilots and other military personnel stationed around the world, actively guarding our liberty. Again, welcome, and I ask you to join me in saying a big “thank you!” to the men and women of our armed forces.

Let’s fly!

Lenny Curry Mayor

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Charlie Latham, Mayor City of Jacksonville Beach

Harriet Pruette, Mayor City of Neptune Beach

Carolyn Woods, Mayor City of Atlantic Beach

Jacksonville Beach is honored to once again host the Sea & Sky Spectacular. This amazing event provides us an opportunity to observe the best pilots in the world while fostering a sense of patriotism in each of us. As you enjoy this spectacular show, join us in giving thanks to the brave men and women of our armed forces‌present and past. The world’s most talented pilots coupled with the beauty of the Jacksonville Beaches makes this the ideal family event.

I encourage everyone to come to the beaches to participate in the excitement and enjoy the sea and sky spectacular. The exciting air acts and military demonstrations of this weekend will provide entertainment at its best. It is an unforgettable experience and an event we are honored to have. Please join me in saluting the men and women serving in our military.

Atlantic Beach is once again proud to be cosponsoring the 2015 Sea and Sky Spectacular.

The exciting show pays tribute to all of the daring and courageous talents our service men and women bring to work with them every day as they serve and protect our freedom worldwide. Their dedication and bravery is highlighted by the events and applauded by all who witness it. Bring the family and join us for this fun and deserving tribute.

October 24-25, 2015

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WELCOME RDML Mary M. Jackson, USN Commander, Navy Region Southeast I am pleased to welcome you to this year’s Sea & Sky Spectacular, featuring the finest aircraft and aviators of the world’s greatest military. We are especially grateful for the cities of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach for hosting this magnificent show and for their strong continued support of our military men and women and their families. Their support—your support—is an important reason why Northeast Florida continues to be the most requested duty station in the U.S. Navy!

As you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sea & Sky Spectacular, take time to remember our service members who are serving here and around the world in support of freedom and security. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

Captain Wes McCall Commanding Officer, Naval Station Mayport As the Commanding Officer of Naval Station Mayport, I want to thank all of our men and women in uniform for their tireless dedication to duty and commitment to serving our great country.

I see first-hand the pride and professionalism they display daily and I know our great city is appreciative of their service.

Jacksonville has been a long and supportive partner of the Navy and that vital support of our men and women in the Armed Forces never goes unnoticed.

Please enjoy a safe and fun filled event and keep our men and women deployed in harm’s way in your hearts and prayers.

Captain Jeff Dixon Commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville The United States Coast Guard is honored to participate in the 2015 Sea & Sky Spectacular as it returns to the Jacksonville Beaches.

It is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the traditions and history the Coast Guard and Navy share with the Jacksonville community.

With our planned displays of Coast Guard cutters and boats, we look forward to providing the public a firsthand view of how the men and women of the Coast Guard protect those on the seas and safe guard the shores from unforeseen threats.

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October 24-25, 2015

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team will present the American Flag as the National Anthem is performed by Petty Officer Marlene Ciesielski on Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25.

PERFORMERS

Narrated by Sonny Everett. Show schedule subject to change.

U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team (SOCOM)

Patty Wagstaff Scooter Yoak Quick Silver P51D

P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion Fly By

John Klatt

Jack Knutson

GEICO Skytypers

Jim Tobul F4U-4 Corsair

Miss GEICO vs. GEICO Skytypers

Bill Gordon

Rob Holland

F-15 Eagle Fly By

Michael Goulian

Firebirds X-treme

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

F-16 Demo & Heritage Flight

The Corbitt Brothers

Saturday, October 24 Following the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion presented by

Simply put, The Corbitt Brothers jam!

They have a, hard-driving, southern rock sound with a well-rounded sound of bluesy rock, gritty southern country, and a classic flavored edge to great timeless tunes. Their original music comes from the heart and is relevant to the times we live in.

October 24-25, 2015

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96.9 The Eagle Be sure to stop by and visit 96.9 The Eagle in the Mini Boss Kids Zone presented by ACUVUE for your chance to win tickets to see Craig Ferguson plus an X Box One!

Heritage Institute

MILITARY RECRUITMENT ZONE presented by

Be sure and stop by the Heritage Institute tent for a free mini chair massage and while you’re there - inquire about our allied health and wellness programs!

The Military Recruitment Zone presented by Action News Jax and News 104.5 WOKV will be open to all patrons during the Sea and Sky Spectacular on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. inside of Latham Plaza.

Participating recruitment booths include: The U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department, Jacksonville Beach Fire Department, Marine Corps League and more!

Action News Jax Stop by the Action News Jax tent in the Military Recruitment Zone! Kids can see what it’s like to be a First Alert meteorologist and practice giving a local weather report!

Meet members of our Action News Jax team and learn about how you can help local soldiers overseas this holiday season!

October 24-25, 2015

Florida State College at Jacksonville Stop by and find out how Florida State College at Jacksonville is growing its reputation as the largest, most dynamic higher education institution on the First Coast. Learn about how our 150+ programs, multiple campuses, flexible class offerings including online options are a perfect fit for you.

News 104.5 WOKV Stop and see News 104.5 WOKV and register for VIP tickets to Road To The White House; featuring Neal Boortz, Herman Cain and Jamie Dupree.

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GROUND ACTIVITIES

Army Navy Outdoors

MINI-BOSS KIDS ZONE presented by

Visit the Mini-Boss Kids Zone presented by ACUVUE featuring an inflatable obstacle course, body airbrushed tattoo, fun super slide, mechanical surfboard, and more! Be sure to stop

by ACUVUE to commemorate this event at their custom photo booths and show your support of our nation’s heroes.

Come visit the Army Navy Outdoors booth a Military, Survival and Tactical store and register to receive a $10 gift card along with a chance to win $100 in free AMMO.

Cupcake Vineyards Stop by the cupcake truck, equipped with wine on tap, for complimentary samples. Test your wine knowledge at our cupcake vine game station to win prizes, get a complimentary photo by using #treattoday and #seaandsky on Instagram and twitter, or send a handwritten note to a friend on one of our treat today inspired postcards we’ll pick up the postage!

Re-Bath & 5 Day Kitchens Stop by Re-Bath & 5 Day Kitchens to register for a chance to win a free bathroom and kitchen remodel.

Songs For Sound Tour Air National Guard Mobile Experience Participate in simulated challenges that replicate the real-life experiences of Air Guard men and women at the Air National Guard Mobile Experience. The free

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Thirsty? Hungry?

Satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst from a variety of food and beverage booths on site to indulge any craving.

AUTOGRAPH ALLEY presented by

Make a stop at Aviation Autograph Alley presented by Vystar Credit Union near the Seawalk Pavilion and meet some of your favorite air show performers. Performers will sign autographs on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet the extremely talented men and women behind these incredible machines.

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October 24-25, 2015

Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade Hot & Thirsty—stop by Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade for a Refreshing Glass of Fresh Squeezed Old Fashion Lemonade!! We offer both Regular & Sugar-Free.

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q Stop by one of the two Bono’s locations at the air show for some great southern style BBQ, check out our holiday catering menu and receive free giveaways.

Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the nation and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Stop by our booth and try one of our new “Cold Deli Heroes.”

GEICO

Everest

The GEICO booth provides a fun place to visit where people can meet the Gecko, enter to win a $500 gift card and take home a little prize.

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The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the world-famous Blue Angels, is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.

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A total of 17 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members.

The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the “Boss,” the Blue Angels Commanding Officer. Boss must have at least 3,000 tactical jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron. The Commanding Officer flies the Number 1 jet.

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choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. The Blue Angels’ C-130, affectionately known as Fat Albert, begins each demonstration by exhibiting its maximum performance capabilities during a 10-minute performance. Following Fat Albert, the team performs a graceful aerobatic maneuver of the four-jet Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit

in the renowned six-jet Delta Formation.

The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. The Blue Angels’ six demonstration pilots fly the F/A-18 Hornet, typically in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year, where they still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in their aerial displays in 1946.

Since 1946, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 260 million spectators.

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M.A. “Sonny” Everett Everett is an American aviator, author and broadcaster, including color commentary announcing of airshows and special events. Sonny’s broadcasting career began in 1960 as a summer high school job at WCRV in Hunterdon County, NJ. His first air show announcing duties came in 1963 at North Philadelphia Airport (PNE) at the age of 17.

Combining his broadcast abilities with his knowledge of aviation, Sonny is now one of the foremost color-

commentators of airshows and aviation events.

As a pilot Sonny has accrued several thousand flying hours in over 60 types of aircraft, from gliders to cropdusters to widebody Boeing jetliners.

Sonny currently contributes to and announces for charitable special events, and hosts a weekly radio show “Sonnyin-the-Morning” on WIFLFM104.3FM. He resides in Citrus County, Florida and devotes much of his time to music,

fishing and writing for a variety of general interest and aviation journals.

Marine Corps is represented by Special Operations Marines.

During performances, the Para-Commandos jumps from an altitude of 12,500 feet above the ground, freefalling

approximately two miles and reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour wearing smoke canisters on their feet to make them visible to the public below.

U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team

The Para-Commandos perform precision freefall parachute demonstrations across the United States, informing the public about the Special Operations Command, its mission, and the great work being performed by the Special Operations Command’s Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen deployed to over 100 countries around the world.

The Para-Commandos are all active duty military or Department of Defense civilians assigned to the Special Operations Command. Many members of the team have served with the U.S. Army Special Forces, the U.S. Army Rangers, the U.S. Air Force’s specialized combat controllers, para-rescue men and combat air crewmen, the U.S. Navy’s SEALs and Special Warfare Combat Crewmen, and the U.S. October 24-25, 2015

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Patty Wagstaff Patty Wagstaff, one of the world’s top airshow pilots, flies thrilling, low-level aerobatic demonstrations before millions each year. Her breathtaking performances give airshow spectators a frontrow seat view of the precision and complexity of modern, unlimited hard-core aerobatics.

Her smooth aggressive style sets the standard for performers the world over.

She is a six-time recipient of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton Award, a National

Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of the National Air and Space Museum’s Award for Current Achievement.

To Patty the sky represents adventure, freedom and challenge. A six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team, Patty has won the gold, silver and bronze medals in Olympiclevel international aerobatic competition and is the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic champion and one of the few people to win it three times.

Mike Goulian Mike Goulian’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is a deliberate execution of precision.

Goulian has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. His crisp, athletic style of flying is the evolution of his landmark career as an aerobatic competitor.

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As an air show superstar Mike Goulian redefines what is possible in the air. His ability to push the limits while adhering to strict safety standards has earned him the reputation of being a true professional in his field.

Goulian was recognized for his efforts when the aviation industry bestowed upon him

its greatest honors. He is one of a seven people to have been awarded all three of the air show industries most prestigious awards; the Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award, the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the International Council of Air Shows Sword of Excellence.

Mike Goulian is an unforgettable air show favorite.

October 24-25, 2015

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1. U.S. Army 2. Air National Guard 3. Army-Navy Outdoors 4. Florida State College at Jacksonville 5. U.S. Air Force 6. Action News 7. WOKV 8. GEICO 9. EOD Navy 10. Marine Corps League 11. Everest 12. U.S. Marine Corps 13. U.S. Navy 14. Jacksonville Fire Rescue 15. Jacksonville Beach Fire & Rescue 16. Jacksonville Beach Fire Truck 17. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 18. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office 19. MWR (Morale Welfare & Recreation) 20. USO 21. City of Jacksonville Beach 22. Morgan & Morgan 23. Heritage Institute 24. Naval Station Mayport Vendors 25. Official Merchandise Vendor 26. Cupcake Vineyards 27. Hearing for Hearoes

28. Bono’s Bar-B-Q Express Food Truck 29. Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade 30. Aviation Autograph Alley presented by Vystar Credit Union 31. Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade 32. Firehouse Subs 33. Army-Navy Outdoors 34. Window World 35. ReBath & 5-Day Kitchens 36. Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade

Mini-Boss Kid’s Zone presented by ACUVUE

37. Super Slide 38. Cupcake Vineyards 39. Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q 40. Great Expressions 41. Official Merchandise Vendor 42. 96.9 The Eagle 43. ACUVUE Photo Booth 44. ACUVUE 45. Body Airbrush Tattoos 46. Mechanical Surfboard 47. Caricature Artist 48. Sand Art 49. Nanny’s Old Fashion Lemonade 50. StayWell 51. Black Ops Inflatable

P-8A Poseidon/ P-3C Orion The P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s next generation long-range maritime patrol, antisubmarine warfare, anti-shipping, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. In 2011 the U.S. Navy awarded a contract for six initial production P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The first operational aircraft was delivered in 2012 to replace the P-3C Orion.

The P-8A will surpass the experience and technology

of the P-3’s capabilities and assets to meet the Navy’s needs of developing and fielding a maritime aircraft equipped with significant growth potential, including an extended global reach, greater payload capacity, higher operating altitude, and the open systems architecture.

The P-8A derived from the universal commercial Boeing 737-800, but has the wings of the 737-900. It is larger than

the previous P-3C and has a flight endurance of 4 hours. The new aircraft’s turbofan engines were deliberately selected, as they are more powerful, more fuel efficient and have a number of other advantages.

aerobatic routine filled with numerous traditional and hardcore aerobatic maneuvers.

He has created and mastered an extremely high-energy, non-

stop, two-ship performance that combines the precision of formation aerobatics with radical tumbles and heart stopping head-on maneuvers.

Jack Knutson Jack Knutson performs an amazing and graceful aerobatic routine filled with numerous traditional and hardcore aerobatic maneuvers. Knutson, an air show entertainer since 1992, has performed with three different air show teams: The U.S. Jet Team, the Firebird Delta Team and the Firebirds X-TREME with Rob Holland.

With more than 22,000 flight hours under his belt, Knutson is a true professional as he performs his solo show called the Firebird Freestyle in his Firebird Extra 300S. During his performance, he flies an amazing and graceful October 24-25, 2015

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Bill Gordon Bill Gordon is a veteran airshow performer with over 25 years of experience.

He is the lead pilot of a two ship formation aerobatic team called the Iron Eagles. They have been performing in air shows throughout the U.S., Mexico, El Salvador, The Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Tortola for more than 20 years.

Bill’s flying style is a smooth flowing show. Bill flies the Stearman without the distraction of music so the audience can hear and appreciate the beautiful sound of the Pratt and Whitney 985 Radial Engine.

The aircraft Bill is flying was the lead aircraft for The Red Baron Pizza Squadron and is owned by Bill’s good friend Jim Jacobs.

Don’t blink because you never know what maneuver Bill Gordon will pull out of his bag of tricks! On takeoff, he may do

a Hammerhead, a 4-point roll, or maybe even the ever-sodifficult slow roll! Keep your eyes to the sky for Bill Gordon.

Tobul and the Korean War Hero, F4U-4 Corsair, are an exciting tribute to the men and machines that fought to defend democracy and freedom in the

Korean Conflict from 1950 1953. He tells the story of this celebrated aircraft with both dramatic aerial displays and while static on the ground at various airshows.

Throughout his career, Tobul has accumulated more 5,000 hours of flight time. He now performs at 18 or more airshows per year, bringing tears to the eyes of veterans and awakening the curiosity of upcoming generations to learn more about the fight for freedom waged by those who came before him.

Tobul is a proud participant in the U.S. Navy Legacy Flight program, in which he flies alongside a modern Navy F-18 Super Hornet fighter in a poignant display of military heritage and tribute.

Jim Tobul

Jim Tobul, an avid pilot for over 40 years, takes great pride in carrying the legacy of the veteran Corsair to airshows all over North America.

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Firebirds X-treme The Firebirds X-treme are a nationally and internationally renowned Aerobatics team, comprised of members Jack Knutson and Rob Holland, who thrill crowds from around the world with their breath taking stunts, and precision formation flying.

The two-ship Formation Act, rightfully titled The Firebirds X-treme is a site to be seen. Jack Knutson in his Extra 300/s and Rob Holland in his MXS-RH have created an extremely high-energy, nonstop, two-ship performance that combines the precision

of formation aerobatics with radical gyroscopic tumbles and heart stopping head-on maneuvers.

Their maneuvers, combined with professionally choreographed music and cockpit narration, makes this show a great crowd pleaser.

John Klatt Lt. Col. John Klatt is one of the top aerobatic performance pilots in America. He has thrilled millions of air show spectators for the past decade, with his own unique blend of precision, power and performance.

Klatt says he knew by the time he was 10 that aviation was for him. At the age of 17, he began taking flying lessons and while an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota - Duluth he had earned his pilot’s license.

Now with more than 15,000 hours of flight time, Klatt has October 24-25, 2015

flown humanitarian, combat, and air support missions throughout the world in the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” and the C-130 “Hercules” aircraft.

John’s Air National Guard career and service has equipped him with some of the finest flight training in the world, and it is a tremendous honor for him to use those skills to entertain air show fans, and encourage them to learn more about the outstanding opportunities and benefits available in the Air National Guard.

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GEICO Skytypers The World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team is a team comprised of 10 pilots, flying six vintage WWI aircraft, performing low-level precision flight maneuvers all over the United States. The demonstration features maneuvers and formations utilized during WWII. The diverse flying expertise of the team members align perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance. Their low-level precision formation flying combined with a thrilling aeronautical demonstration highlights the unique capabilities of the aircraft while adding richness to the history of aviation and its core foundation.

The GEICO Skytypers are the only flying unit in the world with the ability to generate giant skytyped messages. Known as the world’s largest text messages, skytyping is 17 times faster than skywriting and produces a letter every four seconds. The messages are as tall as the Empire State Building and can extend up to eight miles in length. These billboards in the sky are visible from up to 15 miles in any direction.

Miss GEICO Miss GEICO is one of the fastest offshore powerboats in the world powered by twin Mercury 1650’s engines, hitting speeds in excess of 200mph.

The Miss GEICO Victory boat is the fourth generation of the powerboat team’s racing catamaran. Drivers, Marc Granet and Scotty Begovich, have been together since the team’s

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inception and the dynamic duo harness the Miss GEICO boat’s power on the water, supported

by Crew Chief, Gary Stray.

The Miss GEICO team includes a full staff of CDL

drivers to operate a fleet of trucks and trailers; a support and maintenance crew for the race boats; the Caveman Cigarette VIP boat; a 31-foot safety boat; and a team hospitality trailer.

October 24-25, 2015

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F-16 Demo and Heritage Flight The Air Combat Command F-16 Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities by one of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-toair combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.

The F-16 Demo Team also teams up with Air Force Heritage Flight exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support

these aircraft. A Heritage Flight performance involves a current USAF fighter piloted by an Air Combat Command trained military Heritage Flight pilot and flown with a historical warbird piloted by a trained and certified civilian Heritage Flight pilot.

The Heritage Flight formations of modern fighters flying with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam era fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre, dramatically display the U.S. Air Force’s air power history and proudly support our Air Force’s recruiting and retention efforts.

Aircraft, Rob Holland brings an unrivaled performance to airshows across North America, thrilling millions of spectators with his dynamic and breathtaking display.

A pilot since 1992, Holland has accumulated more than 11,000 hours flight time in more than 170 different types of aircraft.

Winner of four consecutive US National Aerobatic Championships, a run accomplished by only two other pilots in history, Holland is also the two-time, defending World Freestyle Aerobatic Champion.

In 2012, the Holland was awarded with the prestigious Art Scholl Award for Showmanship, the highest honor any airshow pilot can receive.

In a relatively short time, Holland has established an enviable legacy as an innovator, a focused and decorated aerobatic competitor, and, most of all, an electrifying and inspiring airshow performer.

Rob Holland Rob Holland is one of the most decorated, respected, and innovative aerobatic pilots and airshow performers in the world today. Flying the Window World MXS-RH by MX

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F-15 Eagle The F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter that has been the strength behind the Air Force’s air superiority. Its proven design is undefeated in air-to-air combat, with more than 100 aerial combat victories and no losses.

Its two engines provide 58,000 pounds of thrust, which enable the F-15 to exceed speeds of Mach 2.5.

The F-15 Eagle has been the U.S. Air Force’s primary fighter jet aircraft and intercept platform for decades. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics.

The F-15 can penetrate enemy defense and

outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace.

The weapons and flight control systems are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat.

Sea, Flight Instructor, and Airframe and Powerpant Mechanic license.

Yoak has more than 5,000 hours of flight time and more than 400 hours in the P-51’s.

This P-51 is a celebration of our nation’s armed forces. Every aspect of the paint represents those who have served, and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

Scott “Scooter” Yoak

Quick Silver

Scott Yoak is the lead demonstration pilot of Quick Silver Flight Team. The mission of the Quick Silver Flight Team is to honor and pay tribute to the thousands of veterans that have sacrificed their lives for the freedom and security of others.

Yoak, a 2008 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, majored in Aviation Maintenance Science and minored in Air Traffic Management. While attending school at ERAU, he obtained his Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Land, Single Engine

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TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY Transportation

The Sea & Sky Park and Ride lot is $10 per day which includes shuttle rides for everyone in your carpool.

Parking at Jacksonville Beach will be limited on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25.

Patrons are strongly urged to take the convenient, Park & Ride shuttles. Shuttles will run every 15 minutes from the FSCJ South Campus parking lot to the drop-point off near the festival entrance on San Pablo Avenue.

Location:

Hours of Operation:

FSCJ South Campus East Parking Lot 11901 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32246

Saturday, October 24 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last shuttle departs from the festival site at 8 p.m.)

Sunday, October 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last shuttle departs from the festival site at 6 p.m.)

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SECURITY In order to protect the safety of all those attending the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular, certain security measures have been implemented. The following lists prohibited and allowed items within the event area. All items and persons within the defined event perimeter are subject to visual inspection.

Items Allowed:

Items Prohibited: • Food • Beverages • Pets • Roller blades or Skates • Go-peds • Drones • Bicycles* *Bicycles racks will be available at the following locations: Beach Boulevard between 1st Street and 2nd Street and 6th Avenue North between 1st Street and 2nd Street North.

Note: All bicycles are left at the owner’s risk.

• Backpacks* • Strollers * • Ponchos • Umbrellas • Flags • Towels • Hats • Binoculars • Cameras • Empty spray bottles • Sunscreen • Small radios with headphones • Lawn/beach chairs and seat cushions

• Banners • Small purses/fanny packs (No larger than 8 1/2" x 11")*

*Subject to search

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BEACH RESTRICTIONS Swimming and Surfing Swimming and surfing will not be permitted from Seagate Avenue to 13th Avenue South.

Sand Dunes Acting as our first line of defense against storms and erosion, sand dunes play a vital role in the preservation of our beaches. Standing or walking on the sand dunes to view the air show is not permitted. To access the beach, please use the wooden dune crossovers.

Crossovers are for through traffic only. Standing or sitting on the crossovers is not permitted. Do not climb over any temporary fencing placed on the beach and boardwalk sides of the dunes.

Picking sea oats is not permitted.

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The City of Jacksonville Beach and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ask for the assistance of spectators to request other attendees to stay off the dunes.

Please inform event staff, lifeguards, police officers, or security staff of violations.

Boating The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy will enforce the “Naval Vessel Protection Zone.”

Boaters must operate at a minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval Vessel and proceed as directed by the Commanding Officer of the vessel. Do no approach within 100 yards of any naval vessel. Violation of the Naval Protection Zone is a felony

offense punishable by up to 6 years in prison or up to $250,000 in fines.

To the North – 1 mile north of the pier. Boats must stay north of the buoy line.

To the South – 1 3/4 miles south of the pier. Boats must stay south of the buoy line.

To the East – 1/2 mile east of the end of the pier.

To the West - Beachfront Boaters should tune their marine band radios to VHF-FM Channel 22A at 8:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. for further instructions.

This information is subject to change according to the U.S. Coast Guard regulations. *Information subject to change according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

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