Stay Tuned for Complete 2008 Thunder Air Show Schedule

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Continuous performances and fly-bys from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2008 Show sponsored by: Caesars Indiana, E.ON U.S., Meijer, UPS and
community McDonald's Thunder Funders.

2008 Air Show Acts 14:30 American Flag 14:35 KY ANG STS Team Jumpers 14:47 UPS Boeing B 747-300 14:53 Lima Lima T-34 (6) 15:15 L-29 Jerry Conley 15:23 Trojan Horsemen T-28 (6) 15:35 L-29 Jay Gordon 15:45 F-22 & F-15 15:55 KC-135 16:01 AWACS 16:07 F-4 Demo 16:17 F-15 Demo 16:32 F-16 Demo 16:47 Heritage Flght F-16, F-15, F-4, P-40 17:02 CV-22 (1) 17:12 F-18 17:27 AV-8 Harrier 17:37 AH-64 (3) Fort Knox 17:52 C-130 (3) KY ANG 18:02 CH-47 18:14 CH-53 18:17 HH-65 Coast Guard 18:27 SH-60B Navy 18:30 HU-25 18:33 A-10 (4) 18:39 F-15 (4) 18:45 F-16 (4) 18:51 F-18D (2) 18:57 F-16 (Luke AFB) 19:03 Tornado (1) 19:09 C-17 19:15 MC-130& CH-53 19:21 C-38 19:26 T-1 19:29 T-6 (2) 19:32 T-38 (4) (AETC) 19:35 T-38 (2) (B-2 Squadron) 19:38 B-2 19:43 Banner Tow Airplanes 20:03 Barges into Position 20:28 Trojan Horsemen T-28 (6) 20:44 Lima Lima T-34 (6) 21:02 American Flag 21:14 Bill Leff THUNDER!! NOTE:  ALL ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL MILITARY AIRCRAFT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR DEPLOYMENT.

The F22 Raptor...

Sky Soldiers...

The B2 Stealth ...

Visit the Air Force Link site for more photos and information on military aircraft.

ALL ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL MILITARY AIRCRAFT ARE SUBJECT TO COMBAT DEPLOYMENT.

Started as a filler to build up the crowd before a nighttime fireworks display, the Thunder Air Show could now be a stand-alone event. Ranked as one of the top five air shows in the nation, each year the event promises to fill the Louisville skyline with action packed aviation. The show begins at 3 PM with continuous performances and fly-bys until 9:30 PM.

The Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving groups and breathtaking stunts. And the amazing technology of the United States Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines are always crowd favorites.

A staple of the Thunder Air Show is "THUNDER'S SALUTE TO OUR NATION" featuring the American Flag Pass. Two gigantic American Flags will fly over the crowd to the music of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful”, flown in by helicopters.

Serving as an aerial drum roll of sorts, civilian performer, Bill Left takes to the air for an evening show just minutes before "Blast Off" of the Thunder Fireworks. He performs his "Night Show," a dazzling display of airborne fireworks mounted on the wings and tail. Then...Boom!