official mcas yuma airshow program 2012
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JOIN US FOR THETHE OFFICIAL YUMA AIRSHOW AFTER PARTY FEATURING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 • 7PM – 9PM
POOLSIDE AT QUECHAN CASINO RESORT • FREE ADMISSIONMeet the pilots of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds
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CELEBRATING THE MARINE AVIATION CENTENNIAL AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YUMA AIRSHOW
Must be at least 21 years old to attend
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Welcome to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and our 50th Annual Airshow and Open House. We are proud to kick-off the Marine Corps’ first aviation event for 2012 by celebrating the Marine Aviation Centennial. This year, you will have the opportunity to observe Marine Corps World War II era Vintage Warbirds in flight and amazing
performances by Tora Tora Tora highlighting our own VMA-211’s participation in the Battle of Wake Island. You’ll also be awed by the brilliant display of power and agility of the Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, the Navy’s newest F/A-18E Super Hornet, the Marine Corps’ first MV-22 Osprey demonstration of the season, the incredible speed and accuracy of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration squadron and various other talented performers.
Above all, you will have the opportunity to interact with all the men and women who proudly wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Service members from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard will be available throughout the event to showcase their capabilities and share some of their military experiences. I highly encourage you to meet some of the worlds finest.
MCAS Yuma’s mission is to provide aviation training ranges for U.S. and NATO forces that are vital to our nation’s Global War on Terrorism. However, it would be difficult to accomplish our mission without the tremendous support we receive from the Yuma community. We continually seek creative training opportunities to prepare our Marines and Sailors for combat and Yuma has supported us by allowing the use of the local community to add realism to our training.
On behalf of all the Marines, Sailors, Civilians and family members of MCAS Yuma, I thank you for your support. Enjoy the show.
Sincerely,Robert C. KuckukColonel, U. S. Marine CorpsCommanding Officer,MCAS Yuma
Message From TheCOMMANDING OFFICER
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Autographs & Sponsors
CONTENTSView the list of
performers and times!
Take a closer look atthis years performers.
View some on the Military’s Aircraft up
close!
Navigate through the Airshow with ease!
It’s not all planes, view the Military Vehicles
used today.
Watch closely as our civilian performers take a seat in their respective
cockpits.
Learn about the history of the Marine Aviation
Centennial.
Watch closely as our civilian performers take a seat in their respective
cockpits.
Make the your airshow experience memorable and get as many autographs as
you can!
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As always, the desert sun will be offering up its heat again this year, so be sure
to drink plenty of water. If you are feeling a little on the parched side, fear not friend! We have refreshments for everyone! Lemonade,Water, and the
other MOSTLY water based beverage... BEER! So please feel free to find whatever suits your tastes, and lets get back to the
airshow!
Celebrating the Marine Aviation Centennial.What better way to
commemorate them both by sporting some military merchandise of your
very own! The shirt features The Thunderbirds.
A COLD DRINK PERHAPS?
AIRSHOW SWAG!
GATES OPEN
3MAW BAND PERFORMANCE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
USA MILITARY FREE FALL SCHOOL DEMO
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE
USMC SEARCH AND RESCUE DEMO
JOHN COLLVER’S PERFORMANCE
USMC F-5 FLYBY
TORA TORA TORA PERFORMANCE
INTERMISSION
USMC MV-22 DEMO
USN F/A-18 DEMO
USN F/A-18 LEGACY FLIGHT
USMC AV-8B DEMO
USAF THUNDERBIRDS DEMO
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OFFICIAL AIRSHOW AFTER PARTY
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thank you for visiting the 2012 mcas yuma airshow!
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Military PERFORMERS
The Thunderbirds have the privilege and responsibility to perform for people all around the world, displaying the pride, precision and professionalism of American Airmen. In every hour-long demonstration, the team combines years of training and experience with an attitude of excellence to showcase what the Air Force is all about.
The sharply choreographed, drill-style ground ceremony kicks off the demonstration by showcasing the attention to detail and esprit de corps that defines our enlisted members. As the jets take to the skies and fly only a few feet from wing tip to wing tip, the crowd gets a glimpse of the awesome skills and capabilities that all fighter pilots must possess. The solo pilots integrate their own loud and proud routine, exhibiting some of the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet.
THE THUNDERBIRDS
F/A-18E LEGACYThe Legacy Flightprogram matchestoday’s frontlinefighters with theirpredecessors in close flight maneuversat air shows nationwide. Our USN F-18 Tactical demonstrators fly on the wings of the past exceptional aerial maneuvers.
F-5 (TIGER II)Training and adversary combat tactics. On any day of the week, Marine Corpsair crews face offagainst some of the finest adversary fighter pilots in theworld.
MV-22 OSPREYThe MV-22 is the newest aircraft to join the Marine Corps inventory. Since its inception, the Marine Corps has received hundreds of requests for static displays of the unique tilt-rotor aircraft.
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TORA TORA TORA will commemorate the Battle of Wake Island and VMA-211’s participation.The performance is accomplished through dedicated volunteers, working as ground crew, maintenance, pilots and pyrotechnic experts. The purpose is to create a dynamic history lesson about this event that propelled us into World War II. They entertain, educate, encourage patriotism, and honor Veterans of all national conflicts.
Through our program they confirm our resolve to not let history repeat itself nor let the sacrifice of all service men and women be forgotten.
TORA TORA TORA is 8 aircraft from the original 1969 TORA TORA TORA movie. There are 18 pilots and about 75 other volunteers consisting of Narrators, Pyrotechnic Team, Ground Support and Maintenance people. The TORA group comes from all across the United States.
TORA TORA TORA
U.S. ARMY MFF-SCHOOLMembers from the Yuma Proving Grounds (USA Military Free Fall School) will be Parachuting in for our enjoyment!
SAR HH-1NSAR, or Searchand Rescue, is animportant part of MCAS Yuma’s service to the surroundingregion working in conjunction with YPD, YESO, and BLM.
AV-8BThe Boeing AV-8BHarrier II is a family of second-generationvertical/ short takeoff and landing or V/STOL ground-attack aircraft employed by the Marine Corps worldwide.
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PALADIN: The M109A6 ‘Paladin’ 155mm self-propelled howitzer’s various incarnations have been part of the United States arsenal since the early 1960s. With a cruising range of nearly 200 miles, this weapon’s six-man crew can quickly deliver punishing firepower wherever needed on the battlefield. The Paladin is capable of pinpoint accuracy in both direct and indirect firing.
M77a2: The M777 lightweight towed 155mm howitzer is the newest towed artillery system in the military’s arsenal. Extensively tested at Yuma Proving Ground, the M777 is slated to replace every existing direct support cannon system currently possessed by the Marine Corps. It will also play a prominent role in the Army’s ground arsenal. It weighs less than half of the artillery system it replaces.
MRAP: The rapid development and deployment of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle helped achieve a dramatic decrease in injuries and fatalities from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Like virtually every other component of the Army’s ground arsenal, the MRAP has undergone extensive testing at Yuma Proving Ground. The newest versions are undergoing testing at the proving ground now.
60mm, 81mm, 120mm mortars: Field experience in Southwest Asia shows that a well-positioned mortar barrage against an insurgent stronghold at close range can be far more effective than shooting from miles away with traditional artillery. For decades, mortar testing has been a significant component of the YPG workload. Last fiscal year, YPG conducted nearly 300 different mortar tests.
SILVERFOX & AEROSONDE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT: With an extremely dry climate, clear air, and nearly 2,000 square miles of restricted airspace, Yuma Proving Ground is the premier location for testing unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These pilotless craft range in size from handheld to massive. The Silver Fox is a low-cost surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft useful to the military and civilian law enforcement agencies, and the Aerosonde is designed to allow long endurance and economical flights anywhere in the world.
Military VEHICLES
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What a difference a year makes! Frank Kingston Smith has announced all but one the air station airshows and open houses since 1993, and this past summer, he got a big surprise.
“My doctor found something suspicious during my physical in July, so he sent me off to a specialist who sent me to a surgeon who pretty much repaired me.” Frank had an operable cancer, but continuing chemotherapy is required. The gray and purple band Frank wears on his right wrist denotes that he has a “Power Port” installed in his chest. “I will be in chemo for at least another month,” Frank says. “Not real pleasant, but the oncologist wants to make sure he gets all the bad things cleared out of me.”
Frank has spent much time explaining to people, mostly men, and especially men over the age of 50, why they should get a complete physical, including all the poking and prodding tests. “If my primary care doc hadn’t read my tests and said, ‘Hmmm…’ I might not be here.”
“My wife, Linda, has been a big help. I feel run down much of the time, and she has really taken up the slack.”
Frank is delighted to return to MCAS Yuma. “It’s exciting to get back into the action!”
Civilian PERFORMERSFRANK KINGSTON SMITH RETURNS TO ANNOUNCE AT MCAS YUMA
1930 Waco RNF Lockheed L-9 Orion Howard DGA 15P
Cessna 177RG Piper 32R ERCO ErCoupe
Civilian STATIC DISPLAYS
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On May 8, 1911 Captain Washington Irving Chambers, U.S. Navy, Officer-In-Charge of Aviation, prepared the requisition for the Navy’s first aircraft to be purchased from aviator and inventor Glenn H. Curtiss, marking the birth of Naval Aviation. On May 22, 1912, Marine Corps First Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham reported to Annapolis, Maryland, for flight training, marking the birth of Marine Corps Aviation. The operation of aircraft from Navy ships was a revolutionary step in U.S. military history which set the stage for innovations such as the inclusion of aviation in the combined arms concept, the utilization of the helicopter for troop transport, and the development of an all- Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aviation force.
Beginning January, 2011, the Marine Corps will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation in concert with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The celebration will continue throughout 2011 and extend into 2012 - the 100th anniversary year of Marine Aviation. This momentous occasion is an opportunity to celebrate the Marine Corps’ naval character side by side with our Nation’s other naval services. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the Marine Corps and Marine Aviation to our Nation’s defense.
As we move forward in planning events to commemorate and celebrate, it is important to understand and communicate the role of the Marine
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Marine Corps and its unique contribution to our Nation’s defense. We are a unique organization comprised of war fighting elements that, when joined together as the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), is significantly more efficient and effective than the sum of the parts. The close integration of Marine Aviation into the MAGTF is one of the ways in which the Marine Corps is unique. The combined arms operations and expeditionary capabilities pioneered by our earliest Naval aviators and refined over the years have served to make the Marine Corps a lethal force that can strike from virtually anywhere in the world at any time.
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Military RECRUITING
Joining the U.S. Military can be one of the most challenging and rewarding decisions you ever make. This being said, it is something you want to carefully consider before taking the plunge. If you wish to discuss your options, a military representative from one of the five branches listed to the right will be available to answer all the questions you may have.
The United StatesMarine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly.
The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare service branch of theUnited States Armed Forces. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined.
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible forland-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military.
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under theNational Security Act of 1947.
The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set.
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