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This year's show will feature a variety of vintage military aircraft, World War II warbirds, and incredible aerobatic performers. The formal flying display begins at approximately 1 pm on Saturday, September 21 and runs for approximately two hours. You won't want to miss the star-studded lineup as it takes flight over the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport!
In The Air.
*Performers are subject to change without notice.
Performers
Performers
The Lake Cumberland Air Show is pleased to present not one but two World War II-era P-51 Mustangs as part of this year's formal flying display. Tom McCord from Indianapolis, Indiana will display in the P-51D Mustang "High-G" from the Tom Wood Collection. It is an exciting sight to see a P-51 in action at an air show, but rarely does the opportunity presents itself to see two P-51 Mustangs at the same show. Both "High G" and "Swamp Fox" will fly together collectively for a series of high speed flybys and formation passes.
As one of the most versatile aircraft of World War II, the North American B-25 Mitchell bomber served multiple roles, and gained significant fame for it's participation in the Doolittle Raid, where sixteen B-25s launched from the USS Hornet to strike targets in Japan. With it's impressive range and firepower, the B-25 played a crucial role in the Pacific, European, and North African theatres of the war and is considered one of the most iconic aircraft of it's time. Our B-25J known as "Champaign Gal", is flown and operated by the Champaign Aviation Museum of Urbana, Ohio.
As the most successful Western-built military transport, the C-130 has enjoyed an unprecedented production run. With more than 70 variants, and over 2500 aircraft produced, the C-130 Hercules is the most popular military transport in history. Serving as the backbone to the U.S. tactical airlift fleet, the C-130 has been operated by more than 60 nations across the globe. Witness the C-130J Super Hercules as it flies overhead during this year's show, flown by the 123rd Airlift Wing of the Kentucky Air National Guard based in Louisville.
Team Fastrax is one of the largest professional parachute demonstration teams in the world. Known as America's Skydiving Team, they have performed at thousands of major league events nationwide ranging from air shows, Formula One, NASCAR, and professional sporting venues. Many of the jumpers consist of armed forces veterans, and are proud to jump some of the largest American flags to ever be flown under canopy. Team Fastrax will help open our show from over 5,000 feet above the ground.
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF), known as the Sky Soldiers, tell the U.S. Army Aviation story through a captivating demonstrations of both the famed Huey and feared Cobra helicopters. Fans of these military aircraft also have the opportunity to climb on-board for the unique experience flying in these iconic military legends, as well as see a reenactment demonstration during the show. This year's airshow will feature both the Bell UH-1 Huey utility and Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters.
Kentucky Air Guard Super Hercules
Team Fastrax America's SkyDive Team
Sky Soldiers Army Aviation Heritage
Champaign Gal B-25 Mitchell Bomber
Tom McCord P-51 "HIGH G"
*Performers are subject to change without notice.
The North American P-51 is arguably the most iconic pursuit aircraft of the Second World War. First flown in October of 1940 under the initial request of the Royal Air Force, the P-51 Mustang served as a superb escort fighter, escorting allied bombers deep behind enemy lines in the European theatre. Owner RT Dickson will display Swamp Fox, a 1944 P-51D through a high-energy, low-altitude flypast display, displaying the raw power and performance of this mighty allied World War II fighter.
RT Dickson p-51 "SWAMP" FOX"
Kyle Fowler GO EZ Aerobatics
Kyle Fowler is from central Alberta, Canada and performs in the unique Long EZ, a special experimental aircraft he likes to call "the backwards plane". Kyle began following in his father's footsteps at a young age, with his pursuit of becoming a professional aerobatic pilot. Today, Kyle performs across the continent in the Long EZ at some of North America's most prestigious aerial events. The Long EZ's delta wing and canard design makes it a fan favorite, propelling the EZ to over 200 miles per hour!
Next-Gen Eagles AEROBATIC TEAM
New to the North American air show circuit this year, the NextGen Eagles Aerobatic Team are the world's only Christen Eagle air show team. Aerobatic performers Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer will present a choregraphed aerial display combining precision formation flying, beautiful colors, and an entertaining air show performance you certainly won't want to miss. Watch for the very minimum wingtip-to-wingtip separation as they showcase the iconic lines of some of the world's most beloved aerobatic biplanes.
Doug Litton EXTRA 300S
Doug's passion for aviation started early in life. His first instructor was a World War II veteran pilot who combined military aerobatics with primary flight training. This instilled a deep respect and dedication to airmanship, and Doug has been perfecting his skills ever since. Flying the German-built Extra 300S, specifically designed for aerobatic competition and air show flying, the Extra is built to withstand the high stresses and demands of high-energy precision aerobatic flight.
Charlie Morris Super Decathlon
Charlie Morris took his first airplane ride at the age of six, with his father and grandfather at his family's airstrip in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Today, Charlie is a fourth-generation aviator and Army veteran, having served a tour of duty as a drone operator. After his time in the military, Charlie set his sights on becoming a professional air show pilot and now flies the Super Decathlon, one of the world's most popular aerobatic trainers.
Don't miss Kentucky's very own Smoke On Formation Team, based out of historic Bowman Field in Louisville. The Smoke On team consists of a group of volunteer pilots who commit their time to performing formation flights for veterans and other events. During their demonstration, you will see a variety of different formations as flown by the pilots of the Smoke On Formation Team, each flying experimental Vans RV aircraft, many built by the pilots themselves.
Smoke On FORMATON TEAM
Luke Carrico AIR SHOW ANNOUNCER
Air Show Announcer Luke Carrico will serve as the voice of the Lake Cumberland Air Show. A professional air show commentator and full-time aerial events consultant, Luke has served as host for some of the largest and most prestigious civilian and military aerial events throughout North America and the world. A licensed pilot flying the Piper PA28 Archer and the American Champion Citabria, he participates in nearly two dozen events annually and is one of the most sought-after air show announcers on the circuit today.
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