Wings over Pittsburgh

Wings over Pittsburgh
Air show in 2017
StatusDiscontinued
GenreAir show
VenuePittsburgh International Airport
Location(s)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates40°29′45″N 80°14′29″W / 40.4958°N 80.2413°W / 40.4958; -80.2413
Years active2000–2017
Attendance200,000 (2005)

Wings over Pittsburgh was an American air show which took place at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1]

Inaugurated in June 2000, the air show was one of the largest on the East Coast. Over the years the show has seen many unique displays from aircraft from all over the world. Some notable static displays include: Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Boeing C-17, Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, Boeing C-40 Clipper, Gulfstream C-37, Gulfstream C-20, Lockheed C-130T, Lockheed Martin KC-130, Beechcraft T-6 Texan and Beechcraft T-44A.[2] Also, the 60th College Training Detachment (Army Air Forces Training Command) provided military training at the airfield.[3]

In recent years the air show has featured displays by the Blue Angels and the USAF Thunderbirds. Organizers have announced that future shows may feature commercial airliners, though specific aircraft types or participating airlines have not been disclosed. No further details have been provided.[4]

Over the event’s nearly 20-year history, an estimated 1.5 million people have attended. The highest attendance was in 2005, with over 200,000 spectators.

Images from the 2017 Air Show:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wings over Pittsburgh". 911TH Airlift Wing and the Pittsburgh IAP ARS Public Affairs Office. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "USAF Historical Research Agency Document 00180432".
  3. ^ "USAF Historical Research Agency Document 00151313".
  4. ^ "USAF Historical Research Agency Document 00185903".
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