Tuscaloosa's third airshow is shaping up to be another great Alabama aviation entertainment event. Headlining the 2012 Tuscaloosa Airshow so far will be the USN Blue Angels with Fat Albert, the US Army Golden Knights with star performers including:
USN Blue Angels - F/A 18 Hornet Team Demo
US Army Golden Knights- Prestigious Sky Diving Team Demo
Rob Holland- World Aerobatic Champion, MX2
Younkin Airshows- Unique Twin Beech Acro Demo
Gordo Sanders - "Big Red Roll Tide" AT-6 Demo
Firebirds Xtreme Aerobatic Team - Walter's Extra 300s
Mike Wiskus - Lucas Oil Aerobatic Pitts
Chris Avery - Commemorative Air Force Corsair F4U
Dozens of classic and warbird aircraft on static display.
See: David Shultz Airshows Official Website for current schedule and performer info.
-USN Navy Blue Angels returning to Tuscaloosa Airshow 2012, AlabamaAviator Image-
The cities of Tuscaloosa, Northport, and the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport are once again presenting the free show. The David Shultz Airshows LLC production is themed; "A Salute to Heroes" that features flying displays from WW II era aircraft to present day heroes currently serving around the globe.
In 2009, Tuscaloosa launched their first production air show with the USN Blue Angels, an outstanding lineup and a steep learning curve. Expecting about 40,000, over 140,000 fans turned out on Saturday and worsening weather cancelled the Sunday show. But with any first time event, the organizers are now wiser and demonstrated their skills with the 2010 show.
The following year, Tuscaloosa 2010 chosen by the Blues again, the weather gods smiled and with the improvements, over 150,000 fans attended for an outstanding weekend event. Timing is everything, and during a graduation weekend, the numbers were somewhat lower than expected.
During 2011, with no airshow planned, the weather gods reeked havoc in April with historic tornados that ripped across Alabama including a direct hit in Tuscaloosa destroying businesses, homes and taking lives.
This third Tuscaloosa Air Show 2012 may just be the charmer, and there is a lot of charm in just having the USN Blue Angles and US Army Golden Knights return to Alabama. Welcome Back BLUES! Home to Blue Angel #6 and more! -B Meyer
What: Tuscaloosa Air Show 2012
Where: Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Alabama
When: Saturday March 31 - Sunday April 1, 2012
More info: David Shultz Air Shows LLC