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In eight days Wings Over Muskegon will open with a dramatic “flag drop” performed by the Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team. The team of four highly accomplished skydivers also have successful professional careers that vary from the accounting to healthcare fields. Averaging over 2,000 jumps each, the Misty Blues are in an elite club of exceptionally skilled skydivers. Easily identified by their bright pink and blue parachutes and jumpsuits, the Misty Blues will delight spectators at Wings Over Muskegon August 9-11 at the Muskegon County Airport.
Along with the Misty Blues, Wings Over Muskegon will feature captivating aerial entertainment including the Franklin’s Flying Circus Comedy act, Hot Streak II jet truck, Vietnam-era MiG-17 fighter jet, WWII-era Corsair fighter and GhostWriter Airshows that is able to shoot pyrotechnics from the airplane as well as skywrite over West Michigan. Air show fans will also see a demonstration by the US Coast Guard in their MH-65 Dolphin helicopter as well as the finale performance of the USAF A-10C Thunderbolt II, which will be retired from the air show circuit at the conclusion of this air show season.
Debuting this year, the Friday Twilight Show Presented by Howmet Aerospace will open at 5pm with live music from Yard Sale Underwear kicking off an exciting night of music along with dazzling aerial performances designed for twilight conditions. Expanding the FREE children’s Bounce House area, the show will also include a new Kids’ Zone that will include fun, engaging activities such as an assembly line, building blocks and a race track.
A variety of tickets are available over the show weekend. General Admission tickets for the Friday Twilight Show, Presented by Howmet Aerospace, are a group-friendly bargain at $50 per car load, which also includes parking. For those desiring upgrades, there are a variety of club packages available to suit everyone’s tastes. Tasty fare from food trucks along with refreshing beverages, including beer, wine and cocktails, will be available for purchase. All tickets must be purchased online (including parking for Saturday and Sunday) at https://wingsovermuskegon.com/
The Michigan Flight Museum, in conjunction with the Muskegon County Airport and its professional management company, F3 Airport, are excited to continue the air show tradition in Muskegon after a successful launch in 2023. The non-profit Michigan Flight Museum assumes financial liability for the event and will use any proceeds to support the Museum and its flyable aircraft.
About Michigan Flight Museum: Established in 1981 the Michigan Flight Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The Michigan Flight Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated technologies while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Michigan Flight Museum, located at 47884 D Street, Belleville, Michigan on the grounds of historic Willow Run Airport. Visit https://miflightmuseum.org/ to discover more or call 734-483-4030.
Angela Decker, from McPherson, Kansas, discovered her passion for aviation after earning a Master’s in Military History from Norwich University in 2011. Since 2012, she has volunteered with vintage aviation groups, excelling as a social media content creator and coordinator. Angela has coordinated aviation and WWII events, appeared as Rosie the Riveter, and is restoring a Stearman aircraft. She is the Operations Logistics Coordinator at CAF Airbase Georgia and an accountant with a degree in Economics from the University of Georgia. Her son, Caden, shares her love for aviation and history and is studying Digital Media Arts.
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