WINGS OVER GILLESPIE TAKES OFF JUNE 2-3

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May 24, 2012 (El Cajon) -- The 17th Annual Wings Over Gillespie air show will be taking place the weekend of June  2-3, 2012.

This year’s show will feature WWII bombers, F4F Wildcat, the TBF Avenger, the A6M Zero, the SBD Dauntless, and many more "Flying Museums" including the only remaining of their type, the Northrop N9M Flying Wing and the F3F Flying Barrel. Also on hand will be USN/USMC helicopters and other static displays, Navy SEALs, special military and law enforcement vehicles and equipment, daring aerobats performances, and much more.

 

The air show is a unique family weekend event with a special Kids Zone.  Enjoy amusement rides, entertainers, games and prizes, face painters, education displays, a great variety of food and beverages for the entire weekend.

Gates open from to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. The new State Route 52 extension now connects to State Route 67, making Gillespie Field is now more accessible than ever. For more information visit their website at www.ag1caf.org.

 


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