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    Jet engines buzz above Hawaii during 2015 Kaneohe Air Show

    Jet engines buzz above Hawaii during 2015 Kaneohe Air Show

    Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Johans Chavarro | 151016-N-IU636-2406 KANEOHE, Hawaii (Oct. 16, 2015) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration...... read more read more

    KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii - Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) opened its gate to the public for the 2015 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Oct. 17-18.

    This year’s theme for the airshow was “Joining Forces with the Community,” which hosted an array of acrobatic aerial performances by civilian performers, and military drills and demonstrations by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard.

    Stepping foot onto the MCBH flight line, community members were greeted by static displays of various vintage and modern airplanes, and military equipment, as well as merchandise booths and food vendors. On the flight line was also a 65-foot Ferris wheel and other carnival rides and games for guests and kids to enjoy.

    For Cpl. John Ketzler, assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, interacting with community members proved to be one of the highlights for his first air show experience.

    “This is the first air show I’ve done,” said Ketzeler. “But seeing everyone come out and getting the chance to show and teach them about the things I get to do is really great. They’re generally interested and are usually like, ‘wow, I didn’t realize you guys did this stuff.’”

    In dizzying displays of turns, dips and flips, civilian performers like Rob Holland, Hank Bruckner and Jacquie B took center stage to showcase their acrobatic know-how. The event even hosted a speeding truck-top landing by Alan Miller in his 1964 Aeronca “Champ.”

    “It’s awesome,” said Coast Guard Fireman Alex Milster, assigned to USGC Sherman (WHEC 720). “I’ve never been this close to one of the shows. I’m usually in the bleachers way in the back, so this is awesome.”

    During the show, community members were also introduced to a gamut of ground-to-air capabilities: from choreographed explosions and wall of fire in a simulated combined offensive by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, to echoing jet noise by the Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels.

    “I’ve always loved the Blue Angels,” said Milster. “Actually, my parents met at a Blue Angels’ show. It’s kind of like one of those things – I’ve always loved the Blue Angels.”

    Concluding the show, guests were invited to enjoy carnival rides and games until the gates closed.

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    Date Taken: 10.17.2015
    Date Posted: 10.19.2015 19:55
    Story ID: 179207
    Location: KANEOHE BAY, HI, US

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