Soaring, flying: Cocoa Beach Air Show features US Air Force Thunderbirds, more performers

Event takes place April 15-16

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Hudson River during a military flyover as part of July 4th celebrations on July 04, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) (ROB KIM, 2020 Rob Kim)

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Cocoa Beach Air Show is soaring over the Florida coast, with appearances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a B-52 Bomber and more.

The air show is part of a nationwide tour and takes place April 15-16 from 11:45 a.m. through about 3 p.m.

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Here is the performer lineup for this year’s air show:

  • U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
  • A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo
  • Navy EA18 Growler Demo
  • B-52 Bomber
  • C-17 Globemaster III Demo
  • 920th Rescue Wing CSAR Demo
  • Air Force Heritage Flight
  • John Black
  • RE/MAX Skydiving Team
  • Navy Legacy Flight
  • Brevard Sheriff helicopter

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The B-52 Bomber is the latest addition to the lineup.

According to the event’s website, the B-52 Bomber, or B-52 Statofortress, is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet.

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Even if you are not attending the Cocoa Beach Air Show, traffic in the area is expected to be heavy throughout Cocoa Beach and the surrounding beach areas.

There are VIP and Premium Viewing ticket options for those interested in attending the Cocoa Beach Air Show.

Click here for tickets and any other information.


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Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday.

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