An airshow over Commencement Bay is just one portion of the July 4 Tacoma Freedom Fair, but it certainly is the most interesting part! A few photos of of this years event, which returned in force after a short absence.
Ace Maker II (N133HH) is an ex-RCAF CT-133 Silver Star (CAF 133452).
The Marines brought an AV-8B Harrier to the event. The hovering is really only a party trick, but it is a very cool party trick. The Navy provided a EA-18G Growler from NAS Whidbey Island as pictured in the header photo.
The F4U-7 Corsair (N1337A/BuNo. 133722) from the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon.
The ex-RCAF Kittyhawk (N940AK/AK940/RCAF 1058), also from the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon, makes a dirty pass.
It was pointed out by the commentator that both types were flown by Tacoma native Pappy Boyington. No idea if that was on purposeful choice by the airshow organizers or just a happy coincidence.
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