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Boeing Air Show at Seafair Weekend
Date(s): Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4, 2013
Location: Genesee Park/Lake Washington
Time: Fri/Sat 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
The Boeing Air Show marks the culmination of the eight-week festival and is a true highlight for all in attendance. During one weekend each year, air show fans witness captivating sights as the best pilots in the world perform heart-pounding performances over Lake Washington. In addition to the Patriots Jet Team, the 2013 lineup features a variety of acts that will make up the best Air Show to date. More acts coming soon!

Air Show Performers

    

Patriots Jet Team
The Patriots Jet Team has performed at Seafair Weekend in the past, both in 2007 and 2008. The team was founded in 2003 as a two-ship formation group and eventually expanded to a six-ship aerobatic team.  The Patriots L-39's electrify spectators with fast-paced formation flying, choreographed four-ship diamond formation aerobatic maneuvers and their signature "Tail Slide", where the aircraft actually slides backwards toward the ground. The team's performances are highlighted by a computerized red, white and blue smoke system. The pilots include: lead Dean Wright (#1), right wingman Rob Hutchison (#2), left wingman John Posson (#3), slot pilot Paul Strickland (#4), outer left wing Rob Mitchell (#5) and right wing Scott Ind (#6). Their collective backgrounds include experience with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds and Royal Canadian Air Force. To learn more about the Patriots Jet Team, visit www.patriotsjetteam.com and www.facebook.com/patriotsjetteam.



Red Eagle Air Sports presented by PPG Aerospace
The Red Eagles sponsored by PPG Aerospace is a nationally renowned, two-ship formation aerobatic team. This act features the one-of-a-kind Talon Eagle, showing the amazing power these aircrafts are capable of. This performance is a stunning combination of flat spins, tailslides and new maneuvers like the Torqued Eagle! To learn more about Red Eagle Air Sports, visit redeagleairsports.com.



Lucas Oil Air Shows
Lucas Oil Air Shows features Pilot--Mike Wiskus demonstrating amazing aerobatics , from twists and turns to jaw dropping, low, over-the-water passes. Mike and his Lucas Oil Pitts will perform tricks averaging at 195 mph over Lake Washington!

Pilot Mike Wiskus has a passion for aviation and has been awarded numerous awards in his career. He will be performing in more than 20 air shows this year.  To learn more about Mike and Lucas Oil Air Shows, visit www.lucasoilairshows.com.

Flying Heritage Collection
The Flying Heritage Collection is a premier aviation attraction made up of dynamic aircrafts dating from the 1930s and 1940s. These fly overs will grab your attention as you experience a blast from the past! To learn more about the Flying Heritage Collection, visit www.flyingheritage.com.



Air National Guard Aerobatic Team
The Air National Guard Aerobatic Team is packed with excitement and carefully choreographed maneuvers. The maneuvers consist of astonishing acrobatics done at speeds at nearly 250 mph! It is a jaw-dropping performance you don't want to miss!