Aviation Nation returns to Nellis Nov. 14-15 Published Oct. 8, 2009 By Charles Ramey Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 14 and 15 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2009 -- the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas Air Show. This year, Aviation Nation celebrates the 21st century Air Force and its accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. Several military air demonstration teams, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-22 Raptor, A-10 Thunderbolt II, C-17 Globemaster III; the U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet and Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 will participate. They will be joined by several civilian air acts, including the Horsemen P-51 Demonstration Team; The Patriots Jet Demonstration Team, Bill Reesman in his MiG-17 and local civilian air demonstration pilot Craig "Brute" Teft. The two-day event will also depict the history of American aviation and salute the recent accomplishments of America's military in operations around the globe through numerous military and civilian ground displays. Nearly 100 aircraft covering everything from the earliest days of aviation to some of the nation's newest military aircraft are scheduled to be on display. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of the personnel and see some of the aircraft that have recently supported military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Historical displays, community exhibits and a Kids' Zone will also be included in the event. Food, beverages and novelties will be available for purchase. General admission and public parking at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is free. Free round trip shuttle bus transportation to and from Nellis will be available. A handicapped parking area will be designated at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and handicapped-accessible shuttle buses will be available. Due to security, the only access route to the show for the general public will be via the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The general public must process through the security lines and ride buses to and from Nellis. The general public will not be allowed to walk onto Nellis Air Force Base to attend the air show. For more information on the events and activities, please visit the Aviation Nation Web site at www.nellis.af.mil or call the Air Show Information Line at (702) 652-SHOW (7469).
