Location:
133rd Airlift Wing, located on the north side of MSP International Airport
The St. Paul-based 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard is hosting an Air Expo on Saturday, July 16th, 2011, to celebrate its 90th anniversary. This special event is open to the public, free of charge and will be held at the 133rd Airlift Wing, located on the north side of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport near historic Fort Snelling.
The Air Expo commemorates the heritage of the unit with the 1921 decision to make Minnesota's 109th Aero Squadron the first federally recognized Air National Guard flying unit in the country.
To help mark this significant, historical event the 133rd Airlift Wing invites the public to come to the base to view various current U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft, including the unit's own C-130H "Hercules" transport aircraft. Other aircraft scheduled to be on display include additional cargo, fighter and special purpose airframes as well as several heritage aircraft. Also participating are impressive special demonstration groups such as the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill and Ceremonies Team and the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team known as the "Para-Commandos".
Schedule of Events
8:00 am Gate Opens
9:00 am Expo Begins
9:00-9:15 am Opening Ceremony
10:00 am Para-Commandos Jump
Into Expo
11:00 am Air Force Honor Guard
Drill Team Demonstration
1:00 pm Para-Commandos Jump
Into Expo
2:00 pm Air Force Honor Guard
Drill Team Demonstration
4:00 pm Gate Closes
Also: There will be 38 current and historic USAF aircraft on display, food concession stands and a kids fun zone.
Note: Displays and demonstrations subject to change
