Soar High at the Stuart Air Show November 11-13

by Dawn Schmidt11/06/2022

By Jackie Holfelder

Long before air travel was invented, Socrates said, “Man must rise above the Earth – to the top of the atmosphere and beyond – for only thus will be fully understand the world in which he lives.”

How lucky are Treasure Coast residents to be able to celebrate men, women and sleek machines that have mastered flying to the top of the atmosphere at the Stuart Air Show on November 12-13!

Celebrate aviation and the 75th anniversary of the US Air Force with thrilling, gravity-defying, jaw-dropping, and award-winning military and civilian aircraft and performers at the Stuart Air Show at historic Witham Field.

Taking to the skies will be:

US Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team “Viper”
US Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team “Warthog”
US Air Force Heritage Flight, 25th Anniversary
A twin ship P-51 Team “Mad Max” and “Little Witch”
US Navy F-18 Demonstration Team “Rhino”
US Navy Legacy Flight featuring Jim “Torc” Tobul and his rare Corsair
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, a precision multi-ship T-6 formation team
Rob Holland, an international award-winning aerobatic “athlete” who defies gravity with every flight
Kevin Coleman with his high-performance Extra 300 in striking Red Bull colors
Qyon Aerosports, jet demonstration in the L-39 Albatross
Younkin Airshows returns with the meticulously restored 1943 Twin Beech 18
Vertigo Airshows, an aerobatic ballet in a Jet Sailplane named Salto
Helicopter rides in a Huey UH1 by Friends of Army Aviation
All Veteran Group Parachute Team and Round Canopy Parachute Team- USA

Additionally, The Stuart Air Show will feature an Air Force Heritage Flight Formation including an F-16 flown by Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fielder, an A-10 flown by Capt. Haden Gator” Fullam, and a pristinely restored WWII era P-51 flown by recently retired US Air Force fighter pilot Tommy William.

Down on the ground, enjoy:

AFTERSHOCK Jet Fire Truck
Born to Fly, a US Air Force virtual experience
DreamBig Entertainment, a “Top Gun” themed cockpit experience
Qyon virtual simulator
Static aircraft, both historical and futuristic
Vietnam reenactment
Military displays and encampments
Dozens of exhibitors, vendors, and concessions

Air Force aircraft that will be on display include the C-17 Globemaster with expanded aeromedical capabilities, the C-130 Hercules, and the E-9A airborne sea surveillance platform.

Each year the Stuart Air show donates tens of thousands of dollars to area charities as well as service programs for children and Veterans.

Get tickets now!

For information on times, ticket prices, the latest information on performers, rides, attractions, upgrades, and the two exciting party options for the evening of Friday, November 11, visit www.stuartairshow.com.