Organizers of Thunder Over the Valley have released a tentative schedule of events for the air show scheduled for May 17 and 18 at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.


More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the show, which will be free to the public.


Air show coordinator Holly Baker tells 21 News that the schedule is still changing, but she has released a tentative list of performers and times for both Saturday and Sunday.


9:00 a.m. 

Show gates open


9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Static displays

Ground  exhibits

Special air events: Radio controlled plane demonstrations and warbird air parade


11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Opening ceremony


11:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Flag drop: U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team

Singing of National Anthem


12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Air show demonstrations including:

Third Strike wingwalking

Red Star and the  Dragon

Quick Silver P-51 Mustang

TheVanguard Squadron

Trojan Horsemen

Dave Folk's F-4U Corsair - Fighters and Legends

Manfred Radius

Grayout Aerosports - Sibling Rivalry

Yankee Air Museum

Valiant Echoes

Flash Fire Jet Truck

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds



Baker tells 21 News that parking and other details are still being worked out.


Meanwhile, Baker says the Base Community Council is extending the end of April deadline to raise $285,000 needed to get the show off the ground.  Baker says they hope to raise another $40,000.


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