OC Air Show 2023

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Jared91
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Post by Jared91 » Thu May 04, 2023 10:33 pm

Michael Bennett wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:08 pm
Jared91 wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 9:01 pm This is the drop zone directly in front of our hotel from last year. We don't buy tickets. See the fenced in area with the tents? Thats the reserved area for ticket holders. Everything outside that little fence is free to anyone to the left and right.


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I'm confused. So the three tents in front of you are for drop zone guests? And what is the big tent to the left?
I honestly don't remember what the big tent was for. Maybe umbrella rentals? Or more likely another part of the paid admission. Maybe where the buffet food is located for them. All I know is outside the fence is free range for beechgoers and people who "just happened" to be there the same time as the airshow. During the show, merchandise tents will be lined along the boardwalk as well.
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Post by Michael Bennett » Thu May 04, 2023 10:38 pm

Ah, that explains it. I believe those three tents in front of you may be the food vendors for drop zone guest and those black/brown stairs to the right is the entrance and exit.
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Post by Jared91 » Thu May 04, 2023 10:44 pm

Michael Bennett wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:38 pm Ah, that explains it. I believe those three tents in front of you may be the food vendors for drop zone guest and those black/brown stairs to the right is the entrance and exit.
If you look carefully you can see the rows where umbrellas were to be placed. This was on a Thursday as they were still setting up. The open area to the left is where the skydivers would touch down. It's off limits for a while, but after that, it kind of opens up and people start spreading out.
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Post by Michael Bennett » Thu May 04, 2023 10:47 pm

Jared91 wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:44 pm
Michael Bennett wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:38 pm Ah, that explains it. I believe those three tents in front of you may be the food vendors for drop zone guest and those black/brown stairs to the right is the entrance and exit.
If you look carefully you can see the rows where umbrellas were to be placed. This was on a Thursday as they were still setting up. The open area to the left is where the skydivers would touch down. It's off limits for a while, but after that, it kind of opens up and people start spreading out.
Yup. Don't see any portable restrooms. I'll see when I get there! Can't wait for my first time going to the airshow, only a month away!
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Post by Michael Bennett » Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm

Sounds like the US SOCOM Para-Commandos may join the show. https://www.oceandowns.com/promotions/o ... ers-party/
OC Air Show Performer’s Party
Friday, June 9. 6PM

Start your Ocean city Air show weekend here! Meet the pilots from the US Air Force Thunderbirds. Watch the American Legion Color Guard perform. Experience the US SOCOM PAra-Commandos landing inside the racetrack to present a veteran of our comminoty with a flag.

Plus, enjoy a free concert with Eaglemania! The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band!
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Post by Michael Bennett » Thu May 18, 2023 8:06 pm

New performer added!

A-10 Thunderbolt II

Can anyone confirm if the C-17 Globemaster III is still performing?
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Post by Michael Bennett » Sat May 20, 2023 2:39 pm

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Post by Michael Bennett » Mon May 22, 2023 2:48 pm

The last batch of performers should be announced this week or early next week. :D
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Post by Michael Bennett » Tue May 23, 2023 11:38 pm

I suppose the C-17 Globemaster III will no longer perform in Ocean City. Air.show has pulled it from their forthcoming June airshow in New York. I contacted the C-17 Globemaster III Demo Team, who stated that they had real-world activities to attend to and are disappointed that they will miss some shows. So I doubt it will be revealed or shown in Ocean City.
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Post by Michael Bennett » Wed May 24, 2023 2:37 pm

https://ocairshow.com/advance-sale/
THE U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS AND F-35 LIGHTNING II DEMO RETURN TO OCEAN CITY ON JUNE 10-11, 2023 TO HEADLINE THE OCEAN CITY AIR SHOW!

ADVANCE SALE PRICE ENDS TUESDAY! PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY AND SAVE 30% ON DROP ZONE BEACH TICKETS OR A RESERVED SAND BOX FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE! GO VIP ON THE BEACH AND SAVE $110 ON FLIGHT LINE CLUB OR TOUCH THE SKY IN THE VIP PENTHOUSE OR SKYBOX AND SAVE $150!
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