On the morning of Sunday, December 7th, 1941, American forces at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii were crippled by a surprise attack by Japanese
planes. Although it won't be a surprise, a fleet of Japanese planes are
poised to attack the Jasper Air Show on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday,
March 17th at Jasper's Bell Field Airport.
The
group known as TORA! TORA! TORA! is coming to town with their posse of
Japanese attack planes, and they'll perform their signature act, which
is a favorite at air shows across the country.
As the crowd begins
to hear the drone of radial engines in the distance, they'll look to
the north, and in the sky coming across Highway 190 will be a formation
of Japanese Kates, Vals and Zeros. The drone of engines will quickly
become a roar as the air show spectators hear the sounds and see the
sight in the air that was seen in the sky over Pearl Harbor.
It's part of the 9th
Annual Jasper Air Show, which will also feature one of the longest
running air show acts in the world; The Gene Soucy & Theresa Stokes
Aerobatic Wing Walking Act.
Soucy has been performing aerobatics at air shows since 1968, and Stokes is currently the top wing walker in the country.
This year's show, which
Air Show Organizer Debbie Foster says will be non-stop heart stopping
action, will also feature James Bond 007's Micro-Jet, along with Skip
Stewart,
who is a thrilling aerobatic performer at air shows across the country
in his custom built Pitts S-2S "muscle bi-plane" named "Prometheus".
Also
coming to Jasper will be "The Flight of Phoenix - Escadrille",
featuring T-6 aircraft in tight formation as they perform combat
maneuvers, many of which are now used by aerobatic pilots around the
world.
During the static display portion of the show each morning,
fans will be able to get up close to World War II Stearman bi-planes
and T-6 trainers, along with a Piper Cub and a Super Cub, an L-19 "Bird
Dog" from the Vietnam era, and much much more.
Those are just a few of the many planes and pilots that will be in the 9th Annual Jasper Air Show.
Each morning of the show, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter
1356 of Leesville, LA will give FREE flights to children ages 8-17 - on
a first come-first serve basis - in their Young Eagles Program. ***Parent or guardian must sign a waiver***
On the ground will be Air Show Announcer Vandy Anderson, who is loved and respected by the air show fans.
~ ~ ~ 9th Annual Jasper Air Show & Fly-In ~ ~ ~
Saturday, March 16th
~ Gates open at 9:00 a.m. for static display & Young Eagles flights
~ Air show starts at 12:00 noon
Sunday, March 17th
~ Gates open at 9:00 a.m. for static display & Young Eagles flights
~ Air show starts at 1:00 p.m.
Admission (arm bands)
~ Adults (13 and up) $15.00
~ Children (4-12) $5.00
~ Children (3 and under) FREE
~ Arm bands available at KJAS (765 Hemphill Street) or at the gate
FAA & DOT Rules & Regulations
~ Ice chests, large bags, back packs, containers, and animals/pets are not allowed on the airport grounds
***VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STOP ON THE HIGHWAYS AROUND THE AIRPORT***
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