Scott AFB Prepares for "Airpower Over the Midwest" Airshow This Weekend

By Carmelo Turdo

Preparations are underway for this weekend's "Airpower Over the Midwest" airshow at Scott AFB, IL.  Exhibitors are setting up their displays in Hangar One near the flightline, and the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds demonstration team performed Friday afternoon for a special needs audience.  Static display aircraft were also gathering on the ramp, predominantly Air Force transport, tanker and training aircraft that frequent the base.  The Aero Experience will bring more coverage of this weekend's airshow as it unfolds.  Here is a preview of what you will see Saturday and Sunday: