Acadian heritage to take off with historic flights: Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (KFVE), Frenchville, Maine

FRENCHVILLE, Maine - Acrobatic pilots and historic aircraft will gather Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Northern Aroostook Regional Airport for the Acadian Heritage Air Show.

This is the fifth year the airport will host the regional two-day air show. Several changes and additions are planned for this year’s lineup, according to Air Show Director David Fernald, Jr.

A B-17G Flying Fortress, Sentimental Journey, from the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, will be on static display and provide scheduled rides. The B-17 was the primary bomber used by the American Air Force in World War II.

The show will also feature the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team, the P-51D Mustang Quick Silver flown by Scott Yoak, two Christen Eagle modified Pitts biplanes flown by the Iron Eagles Aerobatic team, a Stearman open-cockpit biplane flown by Bill Gordon, a CJ-6 Nanchang flown by Dan Fortin, and the MXS aerobatic monoplane flown by Rob Holland of Ultimate Air Shows.

The Hotwire Harry comedy routine, from Tiger Airshows, will also be part of the weekend show. Local and fly-in aircraft will also be on display, and food vendors will be at the show.

“This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a great collection of warbirds and high-perfomance aerobatic planes as well as our usual displays and demonstrations from federal and state law enforcement agencies and Customs and Border Protection personnel,” said Fernald Jr., according to the release.

Gates will open at 9 a.m., followed by law enforcement demonstrations and static displays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Air show performances are scheduled from noon to approximately 4:30 p.m. The schedule may be subject to change due to weather or other factors, according to Fernald.

Ticket prices for general admission will be $30 at the gate, with children 15 and under admitted for free. “Earlybird” tickets are available for $20 until July 31. Beginning Aug. 1, pre-show tickets will be $25 online.

To volunteer, call 207-543-6300.

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