The 2016 Vectren Dayton Air Show is taking flight at the Dayton International Airport this weekend, featuring performances by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, Sean D. Tucker, Tora, Tora, Tora!, and others.
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3:55 p.m.
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3:50 p.m.
No arrests or issues at first day of Vectren Dayton Air Show.
Roger Doctor, public safety director for the air show, said the air show had 40 police officers were on scene, and that security protocols were not changed due to recent events such as the Orlando mass shooting.
“We have one of the most thorough safety plans I know of,” he said. “We didn’t change anything because it didn’t need to be changed. It’s top notch.”
More than 10 security personnel were placed at each gate. Guests’ bags and belongings were checked for prohibited items.
3:30 p.m.
First day of flights over at Vectren Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger. Gates open at 9 a.m. Sunday, with performances starting at noon.
3:22 p.m.
The Heritage Flight in the air now is a rare pairing of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-51 Mustang.
3:18 p.m.
Heritage Flight is delayed due to aircraft trouble.
3 p.m.
Up now is the U.S. Air Force Raptor, making a rare appearance in Dayton. The Raptor was the first American fighter jet to fly at supercruise — flying at supersonic speeds without using the afterburner.
2:57 p.m.:
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2:50 p.m.:
In the air is a P-51 D Mustang “Baby Duck.” This will fly in formation with the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft.
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Did you know? The P-51 is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. The Mustang first flew with the Royal Air Force as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.
2:40 p.m.:
Melissa Pemberton is in the air. The award-winning acrobatic pilot becamethe youngest woman ever to be a member of the United States Aerobatics Team at age 22.
2:20 p.m.:
Tora, Tora, Tora! has taken to the air at the Vectren Dayton Air Show.
The team is known for its recreation of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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2 p.m.:
Redline is making its Dayton Air Show debut performance.
Redline is a two-plane formation aerobatic performance team composed of Ken Rieder and Jon Thocker.
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1:54 p.m.:
The F-18 Super Hornet demonstration has concluded at the air show.
1:34 p.m.:
Bill Mangas, medical operations manager for the air show, said 15 patients have been treated by the medical team as of 1:30 p.m.
One patient was transported to a local hospital. Officials did not comment on the condition of the patient.
Patients were treated for injuries, heat-related illnesses and other issues. The air show has two medical tents staffed with 75 medical professionals from local hospitals. There are also 23 fire departments present, and six ambulances.
Mangas encourages spectators to wear sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
“Everyone should really take breaks from the sun,” he said. “Drink water before the show tomorrow and now during it.”
He expects more patients than years past due to the large crowd turnout.
1:24 p.m.:
Sean D. Tucker took the skies above the Dayton International Airport this afternoon.
Tucker is a National Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee.
Performing next will be the F-18.
1:16 p.m.:
Sean Tucker’s aircraft appears to be OK to perform at the air show. Tucker’s aircraft is back in the air.
1:10 p.m.:
Sean Tucker’s flight is currently on-hold due to a possible issue with his aircraft, according to the announcers at the event.
The announcers applauded Tucker’s decision to hold off on performing until any safety concerns are addressed.
12:51 p.m.:
It’s 78 degrees at the Dayton International Airport as the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs jump in the sky.
Did You Know?: Freefall Parachuting was invented at Old McCook Field in Dayton
Wright Field, now Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, was a main location for parachute technology research and development for the military.
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Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid 80s today.
12:41 p.m.:
Patty Wagstaff took to the skies during this afternoon’s air show for a performance.
Wagstaff flew the Short Tucano, a modified version of the Braziliam Embraer EMB-312 Tucano aircraft.
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12:25 p.m.:
The Wright B Flyer was introduced to spectators around 12:25 p.m. and was expected to take off and demonstrate the first flight.
Local leaders in Dayton and Vandalia outlined the history of aviation in Ohio during the opening ceremony.
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley welcomed spectators to the event. Whaley said the show was a fitting way to “celebrate the past, present and future of Dayton.”
12:00 p.m.: A moment of silence was held during this afternoon's opening ceremonies for the Vectren Dayton Air Show.
Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss lost his life when his Navy Blue Angels fighter jet crashed in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Today’s air show is dedicated to Kuss.
Air Force enlistees also took the “Oath of Commitment” prior to today’s show.
The group pledged their commitment to the military in front of the two Raptors on the tarmac. Crowds of spectators cheered as they finished reciting the pledge.
Local leaders in Dayton and Vandalia outlined the history of aviation in Ohio during the opening ceremony.
The ceremony included a moment of silence for the Blue Angels captain who died in a crash earlier this summer. He will be honored throughout the show.
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley welcomed spectators to the event. Whaley said the show was a fitting way to “celebrate the past, present and future of Dayton.”
11:40 a.m.: Opening ceremonies are about 20 minutes away, and will be kicked off by the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs.
11:15 a.m.: The Ohio Highway Patrol is reporting no significant traffic issues at the Northwoods Blvd. exit from Interstate-75 this morning. The exit is the main exit for visitors visiting the Vectren Dayton Air Show.
State troopers are directing traffic in the area to keep traffic flowing.
11:00 a.m.:
Two F-35s are on display at the air show.
Lt. Col. Brad Bashore said its unique capability makes it one of the military’s most elite aircraft.
Bashore, a Tipp City native, attended the Dayton Air Show growing up. He said it’s where he first fell in love with aviation.
Now, he’s bringing that passion back to community as an F-35 pilot. He hopes to recruit future military pilots at the show today.
“It’s where I first knew I loved aviation,” he said. “It’s a special thing to be home and at the show.”
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Security, wearing bright yellow event staff shirts, stopped crowds of spectators entering the gates.
The staff checked lawn chair bags, purses and strollers.
Betty Byrum of Franklin, Ohio, tries to attend the air show every year. She and her family said they appreciated the thorough security at the gates.
Byrum said the Blue Angels cancellation did not affect her family’s decision to come to the show.
“It’s sad, but completely understandable after what happened,” she said. “The show is a great day. You see things you never get to see normally.”
10:50 a.m.: With a little over an hour until the feature show begins, visitors are touring the many displays, including the C-17, a USAF cargo plane.
Other displays include the USAF F-35 Lightning II, U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk and many others.
10:30 a.m.: The first batch of spectators entering the grounds of the Vectren Dayton Air Show went through a security checkpoint that included more than 10 event staff security workers checking bags, lawn chairs and strollers.
10:05 a.m.:The current temperature at the Dayton International Airport is 72 degrees.
Throughout the day temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-80s, however dew points will be in the comfortable range.
9:20 a.m.: Gates have opened at the 2016 Vectren Dayton Air Show and visitors are expected to take in the static displays and the many scheduled performers.
Volunteers and other vendors are already prepping for the crowds.
Today’s feature show will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. with opening ceremonies, a flag drop and the national anthem prior to the performances.
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