The Stuart Air Show

Visiting Nurse Association

When: November 10 and 11, 2008. 9am to 5pm

Where: Witham Field

Phone: 772-286-1844 Toll Free: 800.260.3280

Website: http://www.vnaairshow.com/

The annual air show in Stuart Florida at Witham Field is set for November 10 and 11, 2008.

The Air Show in Stuart is an annual event with air demonstrations and ground displays of of military aircraft and civilian air craft. See Fighter planes, helicopters, and huge transport planes like the C-17 Globemaster.

Here are just a few of the aircraft that will be parked on the ground:

A-10 the “Warthog”
The A-10 is known as a tank killer. Its job is close air support, to provide cover for troops on the ground by destroying tanks and other armored vehicles.

The Apache AH-64
The primary attack helicopter for the US Army. This is a heavily armed helicopter with rockets and a big 30mm M230 chain gun.

C-17 Globemaster III
A huge cargo plane used to quickly take troops and their gear anywhere in the world.

C-130 Hercules
One of the biggest ever, the C130 can carry troops and tanks and can take off and land on short unpaved runways.

Air Demonstrations
One of the favorites at the Stuart Air Show are the air demonstrations. This year there will be Military demonstrations with the F-16 Falcon, the P51 Mustang, and a parachute demonstration by the US Army Special Operations Black Daggers.

Kids Entertainment
For the kids there is the kids zone with:

• Rides
• A climbing wall
• Treasure Hunt
• Miniature Golf
• Pony Rides
• An exhibit by NASA
• More Air Show Acts

Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
World War II era aerobatic team

Mohr Barnstorming – 1934 bi-plane

Manfred Radius
An aerobatic show that will leave you amazed.

Speed for Hire
Jet Delivery Truck that his 10 feet high and 30 feet long

These are just a few of the attractions at the Stuart Air show. There is something for every member of the family.