Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue
RENO, NEV. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced its initial lineup of airshow performers for the 2018 National Championship Air Races to be held September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport.
The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers featuring former members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The team currently operates as a six-ship team, flying the Czech-built Aero L-39 Albatros.
Also performing will be The Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows, and the jet-powered truck, “Smoke ‘n Thunder.” Military demonstrations will feature the U.S. Air Force General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, and a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Tickets are now on sale! For more information or to volunteer, visit www.airrace.org.