Blue Angels set to rock 2012 base Air Show

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform an aerial maneuver at the 2008 Airpower Arkansas Air Show Oct. 18 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Air Show was held Oct. 18-19 and showcased approximately 16 acts displaying both military and civilian aerial skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy)

Blue Angels set to rock 2012 base Air Show

Published Feb. 1, 2011

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The Navy's Blue Angels will headline the base's 2012 Air Show and Open House slated for Sept. 8 and 9, 2012.

Approximately 225,000 guests attended the base's "Thunder Over the Rock" air show last October and the base commander is thrilled to have the Blue Angel headline the 2012 show.

"Mark your calendars now, because Sept. 8 and 9, 2012, is going to be an event you won't want to miss," said Col. Mike Minihan, 19th Airlift Wing commander. "The Blue Angels will put on a world-class performance for our award-winning Central Arkansas neighbors. We can't wait to show off our Airmen and C-130 Combat Airlift mission to our community. Be ready for a warm and sunny day on the flightline, because this air show is going to sizzle."

The open house showcases the Team Little Rock mission as the world's largest C-130 training base and will dazzle spectators with amazing aerial and ground events from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces from varying eras. In what is known as a "combat capabilities" exercise, the base's own C-130 aircraft will show what they do in combat: paratroopers will jump in an exciting display of military power, and they'll drop heavy equipment and other cargo.

The open house and air show are free and open to the public. View continuous updates to the 2010 open house, including air show line up, and find more information at www.littlerock.af.mil and the base's Facebook page. For more information about the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil.

(Courtesy of the 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)