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Michael Goulian

Born with a love for aviation, Mike Goulian’s journey into the world of flying began at a young age. Growing up in Massachusetts, with the mentorship of a father who was a pilot, crop duster and well-respected flight school owner, he was captivated by the sight of airplanes and dreamt of one day taking to the skies himself. At just 16 years old, Goulian embarked on his aviation adventure, earning his pilot’s license and quickly mastering the art of flight. Fueled by determination and a passion for aerobatics, he honed his skills, participating in airshows and competitions across the country. Goulian’s 1995 1st place podium spot at the US National Aerobatic Championships and subsequent five podium spots in the famed...

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John Black

John Black flies his Super Decathlon to the edge of the envelope putting on an dynamic display and showing what you can really make an over-the-wing airplane do!  John learned to fly at just 17 and his first aerobatic lesson was in the very same type of plane he flies for his air show performance.  A retired Air Force pilot, John currently flies the P-51 Mustang, L-39, and AT-6 when he’s not gracing the skies and wowing crowds with his show stopping performance!...

Quick Silver P-51D Mustang

Scott "Scooter" Yoak will put on a dazzling aerobatic display  in this amazingly restored P-51D Mustang. This P-51 is a celebration of our nation’s armed forces. Every aspect of the paint represents those who have served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The black cape covering the front of the aircraft represents the veil of protection that our armed forces give us. That veil is one of the reasons why we have what we have today, freedom. As the cape extends to the back of the canopy, it spreads out and divides into feathers, symbolizing the eagle that has flown with every aviator since the birth of aviation in 1903. The black paint has tiny sparkling stars in it, each sparkle represents an...

Navy Legacy Flight

The Navy Legacy Flight will feature the FA/18 Super Hornet and an F4U Corsair formation flight showcasing the past and future of Naval aviation....

B-25 Bomber “Panchito”

The B-25 Bomber was used by the U.S and its allies in every theater of World War II.  The B-25 came to fame on April 18, 1942 during the Doolittle Raid.  Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle led 16 B-25s in a daring attack on mainland Japan, four months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  Launched from the aircraft carrier Hornet, the raid was a one way mission as the aircraft could only launch and not land from its short deck....