JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 2023

Airplanefreak2000 · Post by **Airplanefreak2000** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:12 pm

Last ones from me!

HungrySharkHero · Post by **HungrySharkHero** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:27 am

I had a lot of fun both days, the real treat for me was the Tora demonstration, lots of action and I absolutely loved the amount of Pyrotechnics that were incorporated.

I still feel spoiled by Aviation Nation last November, not that I expected this show to ‘beat’ it, but I really missed having at least one tac demo.

I’ve gone to every show JBLM has hosted since 2008 since I live so close.

2008 was memorable in the fact they had an F4 demo, A10 demo, Super Hornet demo, F16 demo, F86 Saber, and of course the Thunderbirds. There was also a memorable heritage flight with the F4, an A10, F16, and F86.

2010 was a bit of a downgrade due to federal budget sequestration, but at least the show occurred. The Patriot Jet Team was the headlining act since the Thunderbirds were grounded for the season.

2012 was memorable since a B-1B was there from Dyess and performed all the days, there was a B2 and B52 flybys on Saturday, the Patriot Jet Team also there, and this time had an additional L39 for a six-ship demonstration. Viper West was present along with the Thunderbirds for a fantastic show.

2016 had an F/A-18 demo along with the Thunderbirds.

2023 had the Thunderbirds and Tora Tora Tora.

I hate to sound ungrateful by any means, but for comparisons to past shows this was one of the weaker ones for number of statics and aerial acts (if you’re primarily into modern fighters). Tora like I said was a highlight, I would even argue I enjoyed them more than the Thunderbirds.

kalamazookid · Post by **kalamazookid** » Wed Jul 19, 2023 3:24 am

Didn't get many good photos but here are a few I thought were interesting, mostly due to having Rainier in the background.

kalamazookid · Post by **kalamazookid** » Wed Jul 19, 2023 3:25 am

Few more. Not sure if anyone else noticed the Alaska C-17 to the north of the statics.

AvgeekJoe · Post by **AvgeekJoe** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:31 am

A few initial photos from me...

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mikeyb9 · Post by **mikeyb9** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:26 am

had a great weekend there, first time seeing tora, tora, tora, and they didnt disappoint!!!

all in all a good show.
Here a few pics that i started to cleanup, hope you enjoy:)