Military Lineup

The US Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team is based out of Shaw AFB in South Carolina. Major Taylor “FEMA” Hiester is the Team Commander and Pilot.

The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in more than 30 years of operations including air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. The F-16C can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.

The current red white and blue paint scheme is a celebration of the legacy of the F-16, paying tribute to the livery of the first YF-16 (test aircraft) which took flight in 1974.

The C-17 Globemaster III, known for its versatility and capability to rapidly deploy troops and cargo to any corner of the globe. With a wingspan of 169 feet and a length of 174 feet, the C-17 is the second largest U.S. Air Force aircraft in the skies, capable of carrying a payload of up to 170,900# over long distances.

The West Coast Demo Team is from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state and is crewed by highly skilled pilots, load masters, and flying crew chiefs: who showcase the aircraft's capabilities through a series of quick turns, low-level passes, and tactical descents. These demonstrations highlight the aircraft capabilities all with the goal of building community partnership.

Our participating C-130J Super Hercules is from The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123^rd Airlift Wing. The C130J Super Hercules is the newest generation of the C-130 Hercules family which performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the primary transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Using its aft loading ramp and door the C-130J can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, to include utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles, in addition to palletized cargo and military personnel. It has a max payload of 42,000 pounds. The C-130J has an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics, heads-up displays, and state of the art navigation system. The 123^rd Airlift Wing is equipped with eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and is based in Louisville KY.