Bethpage, NY – March 2, 2013 -- The federal government announced sequestration budget cuts that COULD POSSIBLY impact all aspects of the U.S. Military's participation in air shows across the country BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2013. With this announcement, all US military teams may not be performing at this year's Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. If the sequestration cuts are not repealed by March 31st, the US military performers will be grounded and forced to cancel performances at all airshows.
However, while the U.S. Military performers may be grounded, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will go on. The 10th Anniversary show taking place Memorial Day Weekend, will have world class lineup of civilian performers as well as a second- time appearance by the Royal Canadian Air Force Supersonic F18 Demo Team.
Performances by the Geico Sky typers, John Klatt, David Windmiller, the Warbirds and Sean Tucker among many others will wow audiences with their fast paced maneuvers and unique capabilities.
Each year, the air show greatly contributes to the Long Island economy bringing in millions in revenues. As we continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy, the show will certainly help kick off the summer tourism season and help draw air show enthusiasts and fans back to our beautiful beaches following the storm. The American Air Power Museum, Republic Airport and Jones Beach are still expected to draw large crowds to celebrate the 10th anniversary show.
However, while the U.S. Military performers may be grounded, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will go on. The 10th Anniversary show taking place Memorial Day Weekend, will have world class lineup of civilian performers as well as a second- time appearance by the Royal Canadian Air Force Supersonic F18 Demo Team.
Performances by the Geico Sky typers, John Klatt, David Windmiller, the Warbirds and Sean Tucker among many others will wow audiences with their fast paced maneuvers and unique capabilities.
Each year, the air show greatly contributes to the Long Island economy bringing in millions in revenues. As we continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy, the show will certainly help kick off the summer tourism season and help draw air show enthusiasts and fans back to our beautiful beaches following the storm. The American Air Power Museum, Republic Airport and Jones Beach are still expected to draw large crowds to celebrate the 10th anniversary show.
