The Misty Blues, an all women skydiving team, will parachute with a large American flag to kick-off the air show at Oakland County International Airport's 35th Annual Open House & Air Show, sponsored by Vibe Credit Union, on Sunday, August 14. Five high-performance aerobatic aircraft will then dazzle the crowds with death-defying maneuvers.
Throughout the event, World War II aircraft and military vehicles such as the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" and the Lake Erie Warbirds TBM Avenger Bomber will be on display along with a Cold War-era Yak-52 from the former Soviet Union. In addition, visitors will encounter the Oakland County Sheriff and University of Michigan Survival Flight helicopters. Aircraft and helicopter rides will be available for $45 per person.
The Open House takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (air show 1:30-3 p.m.) at 6500 Patterson Pkwy. in Waterford. Parking is free. For additional information, go to www.oakgov.com/aviation, and click on the Airport Open House & Air Show banner.
