Fort Smith Air Show   05/17/2008 - 05/18/2008 188th Fighter Wing/Fort Smith Regional Airport Fort Smith, AR       Start time: 10:00 am End time: 8:00 pm Location: 188th Fighter Wing/Fort Smith Regional Airport Address: 4850 Leigh Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Description: This will be an Air Show with the Air Force Thunderbirds as the headliner. This is at the Fort Smith Airport. The Air National Guard is at the airport.     While you're there, check out these Air Force Activities:       ACC Demo F-15 West Team 05/17 - 05/18 The F-15 West Coast Demo Team is just one of the six single aircraft Demonstration Teams assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC). The Team is comprised of one Demo Pilot, nine Maintenance personnel, and four Flight Safety Officers. The Aircraft themselves are not assigned to the team, but are actual operational fighters from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-15 West Team originated from Holloman AFB, New Mexico, and was moved to Tyndall AFB, Florida, before settling at the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida in the late 1990's. We have retained the name "West Coast" as it is our heritage. The U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command Single-Ship Demonstration Teams perform precision aerial maneuvers, demonstrating to the public the unique capabilities of the Air Force’s high performance aircraft. ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team members also exhibit the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.       Thunderbirds 05/17 - 05/18 The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit comprised of eight pilots (six are demonstration pilots), four support officers, approximately 120 Active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve enlisted people, and four civilians performing in more than 27 different career fields. A Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of six aircraft, performing formation flying and solo routines. The four-aircraft diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the solos highlight the maximum capabilities of the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon. The pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including ground and air, runs about one hour. The demonstration season lasts from March to November, with the winter months used for training new pilots. Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while the enlisted corps serves three to four. Nearly a third of all personnel are replaced each year, providing a constant mix of experience levels. The squadron performs no more than 88 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a performance due to maintenance difficulty. Since the unit's inception in 1953, more than 315 million people in all 50 states and 60 foreign countries have witnessed the red, white, and blue jets in more than 3,850 official aerial demonstrations.       Raptor Truck 05/17 - 05/18 The RAPTOR, before modifications, was a 2003 GMC Yukon XL. Now, the SUV has a blue, white and gray paint scheme featuring the "Cross Into The Blue" logo and Air Force symbol, plus these custom features: · Backlit billet grill on the front below the Air Force symbol. · 20" custom wheels with self-balancing center caps featuring the Air Force symbol. · Leather interior with the Air Force symbol embroidered on the headrests. · 37" LCD TV. · CD, DVD, AM/FM and public address capabilities. · Full-range sound system with four 10-inch subwoofers, two 6.5-inch mid-range speakers, four 2-inch high-end tweeters, two amplifiers and a DVD player.       Raptor Trailer 05/17 - 05/18 The Raptor trailer carries a miniature replica of the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft — the F/A-22 Raptor. The trailer also has two video game stations that allow visitors to play the Air Force’s exciting new interactive video game. Stop by and check it out and have some fun. While you’re there, find out more about the Air Force way of life and the great benefits we have to offer.       Mini-Jet 05/17 - 05/18 "F/A-22 Mini Jet This miniature replica of the Air Force’s latest stealth fighter jet provides the perfect backdrop for photos. Sit inside the cockpit and imagine yourself protecting America’s skies at Mach speed. Feel the sleek edges of the F/A-22 mini jet and discover what it takes to be a pilot in today’s U.S. Air Force."       Recruiter Participation 05/17 - 05/18 Visit with one of our advisors to learn about life in the Air Force. Discover the exciting job opportunities that are available when you Cross Into The Blue.       AFOCC (Natl. Asset) 05/17 - 05/18 Custom-built for the Air Force in 2005 by the renowned designers of Orange County Choppers (OCC), this one-of-a-kind motorcycle is a true performance machine. Inspired by the twin-engine Mach-2 F/A-22 Raptor, the Air Force Chopper features a 31-cubic-inch displacement engine capable of generating 150 horsepower.