Pikes Peak Air Show set for this weekend in Colorado Springs (Fort Carson: cost, military)

[Vision67]

https://gazette.com/news/jets-and-wa...70dd1e284.html

"More than 40 performing and display aircraft will be at the “Jets and Warbirds”-themed air show Saturday and Sunday at the Army’s air terminal on the south side of the Colorado Springs Airport.

Also performing will be three P-51 Mustangs, two rare F7F Tigercats and three Douglas Skyraiders.

“What we know from research is that people’s interest in air shows is focused on those two items: They love jets, and they really love the warbirds,” said event spokesman John Henry. “Some airshows are more one than the other, and what we’re really trying to do with this is strike more of a balance.”

"Tickets cost $22 in advance and $25 at the gate for ages 13 and over, $17 in advance and $25 at the gate for military, and $15 for ages 4-12. Gates open at 8 a.m.; the shows start about noon. Parking is free. For tickets, a map of the air show or more information, visit pprairshow.org.

Proceeds from the nonprofit show will support the 4th Infantry Division Museum at Fort Carson, the Peterson Air Force Base Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of World War II Aviation."

[Mike from back east]

Several years are the Commemorative Air Force came to town with a B-17 to offer flights. We took such a flight and it was quite an experience. What really stood out was the NOISE of those 4 engines, it was unbearable without ear protection.