Bethpage Federal Credit Union New York Air Show at Jones Beach

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Military
	USAF 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 Air Force Base, Arizona.
	Canadian Forces Snowbirds The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public.
	US Army Golden Knights In 1959 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving. The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
	NY Air National Guard - HC-130/HH-60 Rescue Demo New York Air National Guard airbases stretch from eastern Long Island to the Niagara Frontier. Units fly a wide variety of aircraft, such as America's biggest military transport plane, the C5 Galaxy, F16 fighters, the US Air Force's only "Skibirds" also, rescue helicopters and refuelers. "The 106th Rescue Wing flying demonstration will conclude with a special Memorial Day tribute that you won't want to miss."
	A-10 East Demo Team The A-10 Thunderbolt II has deep roots in Long Island and in particular the Republic Airport in Farmingdale. Built in the 1970s by Fairchild-Republic in Long Island, the A-10 continues to be an active part of the US Air Force Air Combat Command.
	F/A-18 Super Hornet Air shows are the best place to see a VFA-106 Super Hornet in action. The Tactical Demonstration, or "Tac Demo" team flies a two-seat F/A-18F as close to the the "edge of the envelope" as safety and prudence allows. The routine highlights the Rhino's maneuverability and slow-speed handling characteristics and has been very well received around the country.
Civilian
	Sean D. Tucker Having accumulated more than 20,000 flight hours, Sean D. Tucker has earned his world class standing as one of the world’s most exciting and entertaining aerobatic pilots.
	The Horsemen presented by ASB.TV Sponsored by ASB.TV, The Horsemen are widely known for flying the world's only P-51 Mustang formation team. The team’s precision flying is an exquisite display of the Mustang’s grace, power and beauty. The Horsemen are comprised of three highly skilled warbird pilots who have a passion for showcasing the planes that made America great: Jim Beasley, Dan Friedkin, and Ed Shipley. The trio is also featured on a reality series on ASB.TV that follows the team on their aviation adventures around the world. More about ASB.TV: The social networking website, originally dubbed AirShowBuzz, has built a loyal fan base through word of mouth and by offering people the chance to escape life’s gravity by sharing their passion for flight.
	Ed Hamill - Air Force Reserve Biplane Show Three eras of aerobatics come alive in the Living the Dream air show. Spectators will be astonished at the flight routines of pilot, Ed Hamill as he dives and rolls through three acts: Barnstormers, Competitors and Skydancers.
	David Windmiller Started flying out of a small airport called Zahn’s in Amityville that has since closed at the age of 14 Began flying aerobatics before the age of 17
	Matt Chapman Matt is recognized as an extraordinary aerobatic pilot who thrills millions of airshow fans each summer. He began flying aerobatics in 1984 and quickly worked his way up to the highest level of competition aerobatics – the Unlimited category. Recognized for his skills, he won one of only five slots on the U.S. Unlimited Men's Aerobatic Team in 1996 and 1998.
	Red Bull Mig Bill Reesman Seasoned Combat pilot and airshow pilot "Airshows aren't really about flying. They area bout evoking emotion," says Bill Reesman. He should know: Reesman has more experience dazzling crowds with the amazing MiG-17F aircraft than any other American pilot.
	Chuck Aaron If there are limits to everything, no one told Chuck Aaron. The 60-year-old is the first and only civilian pilot to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to perform aerobatics in a helicopter, which he does 25 times a year across the U.S. in a tricked up BO-105, courtesy of Red Bull.
	GEICO Skytypers Mort is a retired U.S. Army and U.S. Navy pilot with 30 years of service. In 1969, he acquired six of the world's 11 remaining 1940s SNJ-2 Navy fighter planes from Andy Stinis, the inventor of Skytyping.
	Warbirds Over Long Island Warbirds Over Long Island is a private organization located on Long Island, NY, dedicated to the preservation of World War II fighter aircraft and the history that surrounds them. Join New York in celebrating these fabulous machines during the 2008 Bethpage Federal Credit Union Jones Beach Airshow.