A Hangar Dance would take place after the airshow and carry into the night.įor the photographer, the sun moves from left to right and directly over Runway 11/29. In the morning, aircraft rides are conducted and any transient or visiting aircraft will arrive. The reenactor area seems to grow every year too. Inside one of the hangars, multiple musical performers entertained and big band music played. This year, the weather could not have been better and the crowds came to a festive event. In years past, weather has been a factor and there is no flying off a turf strip if it is soft. They also typically have a World War I Airshow in the Fall. This adds to the charm of a World War II event.

The runway here at Virginia Beach Airport (42VA) is a turf strip. When you enter the ramp area on Airshow weekend, you will see over ten Warbirds parked at the edge of the grass ready to fly. Work was in progress putting it together during the airshow. Jerry’s newest warbird is a P-39 Airacobra fresh out of the crate from New Zealand. Every year there is a new aircraft, building or display on site. His commitment to preservation and education has grown the museum and the flying artifacts. A private air force resides here thanks to Mr. If you love Warbirds, this is a special place. On May 18th and 19th, The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA held their annual Warbirds Over The Beach Airshow.

Warbirds over the beach 2018