The Arctic Thunder Air Show is an air show and open house event held biennially at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska since 1990.[1] It is a free event open to the general public, and one of the largest public events in Alaska.[2] The 2010 show was marred by a tragedy due to a C-17 transport plane crash a few days before the event, but it still managed to attract an estimated attendance of at least 100,000.[3] In addition to performances by military teams such as the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels, the show also features appearances by civilian aerial performers.
| Arctic Thunder | |
|---|---|
 Army paratroopers land adjacent to the F-16 fighters of the Thunderbirds as part of the Alaska Joint Forces demonstration. | |
| Genre | Air show |
| Frequency | biennial |
| Venue | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson |
| Location(s) | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61°15′03″N 149°48′18″W / 61.2508996°N 149.8050517°W |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1990 |
| Attendance | 100,000 |
| Activity | Air show |
| Organized by | United States Air Force |
| Website | ArcticThunderOpenHouse.com |
References
edit- ^ "Arctic Thunder air show returns to Elmendorf". ADN.com. Anchorage Daily News. 2010-07-25. Archived from the original on July 29, 2010.
- ^ Fernandez, Alexis (2010-07-29). "Pilots prepare for Arctic Thunder Air Show". KTVA.com. KTVA.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kim, Christine (2010-08-01). "Arctic Thunder set to shatter turnout records". KTUU.com. KTUU. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013.
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