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The MH-53 Sea Dragon stands as one of the most robust and versatile helicopters in the arsenal of the United States Navy. Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15), also known as the "Blackhawks," is a distinguished unit within the United States Navy that operates the MH-53 Sea Dragon. Established in 1987, the squadron is based at Naval Station Norfolk and plays a crucial role in the Navy's mine countermeasure efforts. Originally designed for long-range mine countermeasures, the Sea Dragon's primary mission involves the detection and destruction of naval mines, a critical capability in securing maritime passages. Its secondary roles encompass fleet support and heavy lift operations, making it an invaluable asset in amphibious warfare and logistics. Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors...

The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one in production today. A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. Industry and the U.S. Navy continue to invest in advanced Growler capabilities to ensure it continues to protect all strike aircraft during high-threat missions for decades to come. EA-18G Growler Quick Facts Provides critical electronic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data to other joint force aircraft Brings fighter aircraft speed and maneuverability to an electronic attack aircraft The ability to self protect against adversarial aircraft using its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles Enhanced radar image resolution,...

The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and only 90 feet wide. Even on such narrow runways, the massive 500,000 pound jet can turn around using a three-point star turn and its backing capability. During a C-17 full capabilities demonstration its agility and ability to maneuver defies imagination and its ability to stop in less than 2,500 feet during a combat landing simulation is equally as impressive....

Greg Koontz flies the popular Super Decathlon through a solo aerobatic routine that demonstrates its full aerobatic capability! His dazzling display of outside loops, vertical rolls, snaps and tumbles is quite the crowd pleaser with a down low, in the dirt inverted ribbon cut as the grand finale! Greg will talk you through each maneuver from the cockpit as he flies his routine, a departure from the traditional narrated air show performance. Greg Koontz has been performing in airshows since 1974, when he joined Col. Moser's Flying Circus and learned his trademark maneuvers from the best in the business and brings to the line up, old-fashioned family entertainment in the best flying circus tradition!...