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The following press information pertains to the 2012 Wings Over Wine Country Air Show.

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Press and Media Credentials will be issued to working members of the media who provide valid press credentials or an official assignment letter from a legitimate media outlet. Press and Media credentials are limited and will not be issued once that limit is reached. Priority will be given to live and quick turnaround coverage. We will also provide best efforts to accommodate those organizations with a history of covering the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show.

Credential Requests should be received no later than July 31, 2012. Credentials will allow the media access to the designated media area.

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Navy, Marine, Air Force Jet Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show

Press Release Santa Rosa, Calif., August 13, 2012

The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) welcomes Navy, Marine and Air Force front line fighter jets to an already stellar air show line-up of performers. The air show will be held at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, CA on August 18-19, 2012.

The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will thrill the crowd with their demonstration showing its tactical power, maneuverability, high performance and speed. The Marines will provide a rare AV-8B Harrier air show flight performance to commemorate the Centennial of Marine Aviation. A Harrier from MCAS Yuma and three helicopter gunships from Camp Pendleton will be on static display. The Air Force will provide a nostalgic Heritage Flight with an A-10 fighter and a vintage P-51 Mustang flown by renowned warbird pilot Steve Hinton.

Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes U-2 “Dragon Lady” and T-38 overflights and a C-17 “Globemaster III” static display.

Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
  • Julie Clark performing a patriotic air presentation in her magnificent T-34
  • Tim Weber tumbling and high-roll aggressive aerobatics
  • Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their Pitts Special aircraft and will also perform their Vertical Aerobatic Challenge
  • Dr. D’s Old-Time Aerobatics
  • One of the west coast’s largest gatherings of
    flying P-51 Mustangs, P-40s and warbirds
  • Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
  • Many fabulous static display aircraft
  • Lots of activities for families and children
  • And much much more
Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) or attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers). Purchase Air Show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website: www.WingsOverWineCountry.org.

Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. Guests who purchase Pancake Breakfast tickets will have access to the air show at 8:00 a.m. Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.

ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM

Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.

Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.

For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900.
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

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