Thunderbirds, parachute jumps and more at MacDill Airfest

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Airfest 2011: fun for all, in the air and on the ground

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Posted: 11/05/2011

By: Michelle L. Clark

TAMPA, Fla. - The MacDill Airfest kicks off this weekend, and our Sean Daly spent his Saturday morning getting a preview.

The show features aircraft demonstrations, parachute jumps by the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team, and tours of various military planes. The Thunderbirds will perform each day at 2:30 p.m.

The MacDill Airfest runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Admission is free.

For more information about the Airfest, call (813) 828-SHOW or visit macdill-airfest.com .

To learn more about the Thunderbirds, visit their official website at thunderbirds.airforce.com .