Pease air show draws estimated 40,000 visitors; pre-show 9/11 memorial service held
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- Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS One of the paratroopers who opened Sunday’s second day of the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base unfurls an American flag while floating toward his landing target. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
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- Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS A stunt pilot conducts maneuvers in a biplane apparently sponsored by Lucas Oil during the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
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- Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS Four of the pilots with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation past the tail of a National Guard plane during the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show held over the weekend at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
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- Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS Some of the estimated 40,000 people who turned out for the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base shield their eyes from the sun while watching the show. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
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- Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS A boy riding on a set of sturdy shoulders studies a vintage aircraft that was on display during Sunday’s third day of Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS One of the paratroopers who opened Sunday's second day of the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base unfurls an American flag while floating toward his landing target. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
PORTSMOUTH — Bright sun and perfect temperatures brought about 10,000 cars and 40,000 people to the “Thunder Over New Hampshire” air show, a two-day event held at Pease Air National Guard Base over the weekend.
Dozens of displays were set up by vendors to show their items, sell their services and educate the attendees.
Just before the 10 a.m. start of the air show a memorial service was held to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. A crowd of several hundred gathered to show their respect, and also held a moment of silence.
As many traditional air shows do, the show was kicked off with paratroopers jumping from planes and entertaining the crowd.
The headliner performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which took place in mid-afternoon, stunned the crowd with their maneuvers, speed and “thunder” that gave the show its name.
Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS A stunt pilot conducts maneuvers in a biplane apparently sponsored by Lucas Oil during the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
–JEFFREY HASTINGS
Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS Four of the pilots with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation past the tail of a National Guard plane during the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show held over the weekend at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS Some of the estimated 40,000 people who turned out for the Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base shield their eyes from the sun while watching the show. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS A boy riding on a set of sturdy shoulders studies a vintage aircraft that was on display during Sunday's third day of Thunder Over New Hampshire air show at Pease Air National Guard Base. (Photo by JEFFREY HASTINGS)
