SAN ANTONIO – Sit back in lawn chairs and look up at the sky at a North Side military base in May for the Great Texas Airshow.
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will be open to the public on May 2-3 for people to witness the fan-favorite aircraft teams from the U.S. Department of War — The Thunderbirds and Golden Knights.
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This year’s theme for the Great Texas Airshow is “Let Freedom Roar; Honoring 250 Years.” The show will begin at 11 a.m., but the Thunderbirds’ performance will lift off at 3 p.m., according to their website.
Also known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds fly in F-16 fighter jets and perform aerial maneuvers for a little over an hour.
The Golden Knights are the U.S. Army Parachute Team, and the team is recognized for performing daring stunts by skydiving out of aircraft since 1961.
Admission is free for all ages, and people are highly encouraged to bring their own hearing protection for both adults and children. Attendees are also encouraged to provide their own seating, including lawn chairs, at JBSA-Randolph.
Common prohibited items include ice chests, non-clear backpacks and pets that aren’t service animals. More can be found on their website.