IMPORTANT
The Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show has announced that Saturday and Sunday's schedules at Pease Air National Guard Base have been changed.
Gates will now open at 8:00 am and opening ceremonies and flying will begin around 11:00 am.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are tentatively scheduled to begin their demonstration as early as 1:30 pm.
Busses from the Fox Run Mall will begin running at 7:00 am and will run continuously until 5:00 pm. The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors.
All Parking for Saturday and Sunday's show is sold/reserved.
Drop off and bike parking options available.
PLEASE NOTE: General Admission for the Air Show is free and does not require a ticket. All premium seating has been sold and all on-site parking has been reserved. Every vehicle parking at the show is required to have a parking pass in advance of the show.
PLEASE NOTE: General Admission for the Air Show is free and does not require a ticket. There are a limited number of Premium seats available for purchase while supplies last. Every vehicle parking at the show is also required to obtain a free or paid parking pass in advance of the show.
United States Navy Blue Angels
Thrilling audiences for over 70 years, the iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly six powerful F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets during their tightly choreographed, high-energy demonstration. The 110-member squadron is led by Blue Angel #1 Cmdr. Adam "Gilligan" Bryan. 60 members of the team will travel to the Birthplace of Aviation from their home base at Naval Air Station (NAS), Pensacola, FL to stage the show in June.
Did You Know?
- The Blue Angels fly as close as 18 inches apart!
- It only takes 72 hours for a Blue Angel jet to be made combat ready!
- Seven other types of aircraft have been used prior to the F/A-18.
- the Grumman F6F Hellcat, Grumman F8F Bearcat, Grumman F9f-2 Panther (first jet), Grumman F9F-8 Cougar, Grumman F11F-1 Tiger, McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II, and the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II.
- The fastest speed during the performance is about 700 MPH, just under Mach 1!
- The Blue Angels were named after a nightclub in New York by the original team in 1946!
- The Blue Angels first show was on June 15, 1946 in Jacksonville, FL!
F/A-18F Super Hornet FAST FACTS:
Engines: GE F414-GE-400 turbofan engines
Thrust: 22,000 pounds per engine
Wingspan: 44 feet, 9 inches
Length: 60 feet, 3 inches
Height: 16 feet
Speed: Mach 1.8
Combat Range: 1,275 nautical miles
Ceiling: 50,000 feet
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 66,000 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 18,000 pounds internally
Crew: 2
Unit Cost: $57 million
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