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Van Nuys Airport's Rockin' AirFest 2006 to Showcase Aviation's Living History

WHAT:

Van Nuys Airport's free Rockin' AirFest 2006 will feature a collection of rare historic aircraft from world-famous flying museums, a flyover by the high-tech F-22 Raptor jet, skydiving demonstrations, live band performances, a visit by the Budweiser Clydesdales, airfield bus tours, educational exhibits and more. Excellent opportunity for visuals.

--  Display of more than 50 restored former military and combat civilian
    aircraft, including the world's only flying Navy Curtiss SB2C Helldiver and
    fully restored Tuskegee Airmen AT-6
--  L.A.'s first-ever flyover by the F-22 Raptor, the world's most
    advanced fighter jet
--  A U.S. Navy Legacy Flight featuring a formation flyover by a modern
    F/A-18 Hornet and classic Corsair
--  Skydiving demonstrations by the Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team
--  Live bands playing Motown, oldies, rock and Latin music
--  Airfield bus tours for a behind-the-scenes look at the world's busiest
    general aviation airport
    

WHEN:

Sunday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Event Schedule

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aircraft displays, aerial demonstrations, entertainment, airport tours

9:30 a.m. Opening ceremony, with aerial demonstrations (including formation flyovers and a flag jump by the Misty Blues), award presentation to the Commemorative Air Force's Southern California Wing, and remarks by Los Angeles City Councilman Tony Cardenas and other officials

1 p.m. AV-8B Harrier flyover and F-22 Raptor flyover

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. U.S. Navy Legacy Flight and Misty Blues skydiving demonstration

WHO:

Live Bands

Klass 1 (Set 1 at 9 a.m. and Set 2 at 10:05 a.m.) -- Motown band direct from Las Vegas

Sol de Alegria (11:45 a.m.) -- Band that plays a unique blend of Latin guitar and Rumba flamenco

Jay Bolan Band (1:30 p.m.) -- Well-known L.A. band that plays classic to modern rock

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries (3:30 p.m.) -- Premier 1950s-1960s rock and roll band

WHERE:

Media with certified credentials should use Event Service Entrance at 8050 Balboa Blvd. Vehicles and visitors subject to screening.