Yankee Air Museum Evening Air Show Series Kicks Off This Weekend With Canadian Forces Teams

The Yankee Air Museum is taking to the skies this upcoming weekend with the kickoff of the ‘Evening Air Show Series‘ taking place this Saturday and Sunday (June 12^th & 13^th) at the Willow Run Airport in Belleville, Michigan.  Back from the pandemic pause, the public is encouraged to attend this dynamic international aerial performance featuring performers from the North: the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demonstration Team! The Museum’s Historic Flying Aircraft Collection will also join in the fun, for a truly historic air display of warbirds.

“Families young and old will enjoy this show,” said Kevin Walsh, President and CEO of Yankee Air Museum. “The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back and ready to ‘wow’ crowds here in Ypsilanti! The Snowbirds are the Royal Canadian Air Force’s flight demonstration team and flies the CT-114 Tutor aircraft in unique aerial formations featuring nine jets”

The Evening Air Show will begin at 5:00pm, with gates opening at 4:00pm. The event is a “Drive-In” format. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages, food, and chairs to sit outside of their vehicles. Vehicle tickets are $85 per vehicle, and is limited to a 500 vehicle capacity. A number of portable washrooms and sanitation stations will be available onsite. Each vehicle ticket allows guests to bring as many people as you can (legally) hold in your car! Vehicle tickets will only be available for purchase online at: www.yankeeairmuseum.org .

If you missed Friday Night Flights last year, don’t miss this year’s opportunity to see the Yankee Air Museum’s warbirds take to the skies.  Yankee Air Museum’s Historic Flying Aircraft Collection featuring the B-17 “Yankee Lady”, B-25 “Rosie’s Reply”, C-47 “Hairless Joe”, and UH-1 Huey Greyhound will join the Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demo Team in this amazing array of aerial entertainment.

Established in 1981 the Yankee Air Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.  The Yankee Air 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. Yankee Air Museum, located at 47884 D Street, Belleville, Michigan on the grounds of historic Willow Run Airport, is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Visit  www.yankeeairmuseum.org to discover more or call 734-483-4030.

Moreno Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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