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Dec 29, 2023

Aerospace Valley Air Show roars into Edwards Air Force Base Saturday

Many large aircraft and cars on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House,

Many large aircraft and cars on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Thunder Birds perform at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Lots of engines on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)Lots

The movie prop The DarkStar jet from the movie "Maverick" first time on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform for the Air Force 75th anniversary as the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Many large aircraft on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Lots of good food served at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Many large aircraft on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

The movie prop The DarkStar jet from the movie "Maverick" first time on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform for the Air Force 75th anniversary as the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Model of Stratolaunch's "Talon" on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Many large aircraft on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

(L-R) F-35 A B C on display at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Thunder Birds perform at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

Thunder Birds pass by the moon at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show media day EdWards AFB Friday, Mojave CA, Oct14,2032. The USAF Thunder Birds will perform at the air show runs on Oct 15-16th and this is first show at the AFB sense 2009. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ /Contributing Photographer)

The United States Air Force is celebrating its 75th anniversary Oct. 15-16 at Edwards Air Force Base for the first time in 13 years.

The event also gives a hats off salute to the 75th anniversary of the October 14, 1947 breaking of the sound barrier by the legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager over Edwards Air Force Base.

Air show performances begin at 11 a.m. both days. Performers to watch for include the USAF Thunderbirds, Wings of Blue, Vicky Benzing Aerosports, Vertigo Airshows — Bob Carlton, Chuck Coleman, Greg Colyer T-33, Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows and Wardog Airshows AT-6 Texan. Check the website for other performers and their details.

For some of the latest ideas in science, technology, engineering and math check out hands-on displays at the STEM Expo in Hangar 1600, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. both days. There is also a Kids Zone for young children and a beer garden for ages 21 and older.

805-755-4199. Details and questions and answers about the event: avairshow.com/faq. avairshow.com

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