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ADAM “SHAKENBAKE” BAKER FLYING AN EXTRA 300
After a 4-year hiatus, Oklahoma’s largest air show is back with fan favorites, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and the USAF F-35 Single Ship Demo, returning as the headlining performers for the free two-day show on July 1 and 2. For several decades, Tinker Air Force Base has hosted some form of an airshow event, giving hundreds of thousands of visitors an opportunity to peek inside Oklahoma’s largest single-site employer. Serving as a free open house for the base, the air show invites families to learn more about the military and potential careers in the aerospace industry, which has grown to become our state’s second-largest industry. “This is our chance to thank the community and provide an opportunity for people to come on base to learn about what goes on, to kind of pull back the curtain, if you will,” said Chris Moler, the air show’s director of community partnerships. “We are so excited to welcome everyone back!” In addition to a full slate of entertaining, high-flying acts, STEM will once again be at the forefront of this year’s free community event. Dubbed STEM City, an airplane hanger will be filled with a variety of hands-on activities for kids ages 5 through high school. They can engage with drone tech, robotics, LEGOs, snap circuits and more while exploring potential career opportunities.
Catch the Blue Angels in OKC July 1 & 2
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