Cannon to host first airshow since 2018
Mar. 11—CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Cannon AFB will host its first airshow since 2018 April 22.
The airshow, Wings Over Cannon, will be headlined by the Air Combat Command's A-10 Thunderbolt demonstration team from Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Ariz. Gates will open that Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Cannon's own Air Commandos will highlight their capabilities during a capabilities exercise (CAPEX) consisting of the AC-130J Ghostrider, MC-130J Commando II, U-28A Draco, CV-22 Osprey, and Special Tactics Airmen. Spectators will also witness the MQ-9 Reaper in flight.
Visitors will see a flyover of a B-1B Lancer out of Dyess Air Force Base, a performance by the U.S. Air Force Academy Aerobatic Glider Demonstration Team and a flyover of a KC-135 Stratotanker from March Air Force Base. Additionally, there will be a various assortment of modern and historic aircraft and equipment on display.
The airshow will also feature a hangar dedicated to STEM education featuring several displays and interactive activities.
Colonel Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander said, "The Air Force values and relies on public trust to carry out our mission. We look forward to hosting everyone here at Cannon Air Force Base on April 22 for Wings Over Cannon."
Those interested in attending the airshow are encouraged to visit airshow's Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/699396885086443/?ref=newsfeed or our website https://www.cannon.af.mil/Wings-Over-Cannon/ for "up-to-date information on performers, parking, event maps, and more."
