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HAVELOCK, N.C. — MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., completed clean up and re-opened the airfield at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, concluding its tremendously successful 2012 "Celebrate the Heritage" Air Show.
Air station officials are pleased to announce there were no serious accidents or injuries during the show and all of the acts and performers returned safely to their home bases.
Initial estimates are that approximately 165,000 people attended this year's event to meet the Marines and sailors of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Cherry Point. These service members epitomize the long-established, hallmark attributes of Marine Aviation: adaptable, agile and of one mind.
In addition to celebrating 100 years of Marine Aviation, this year’s air show celebrated MCAS Cherry Point's longstanding relationship with our neighbors and our thanks to the local community for 70 years of unwavering support.
The Marines and sailors of MCAS Cherry Point, in particular, sincerely appreciate the security and emergency services assistance provided by the City of Havelock, surrounding communities and the state of North Carolina -- tremendous contributions that made this air show possible.
“We are extremely proud to call the citizens of Eastern North Carolina our neighbors and friends, and were delighted that you set aside some time to visit our air station and learn about America’s Force in Readiness,” said Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer.
With the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show back on a biennial schedule, the next air show will be scheduled for Spring of 2014.
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2012 12:17 |
| Story ID: | 88092 |
| Location: | HAVELOCK, NC, US |
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