Coles County Airport Airshow 2018: Phillips 66 Aerostars

By Carmelo Turdo

The Aero Experience continues our coverage of the 2018 Coles County Airport Airshow with a look at the Phillips 66 Aerostars. Their graceful four-ship formations and opposing passes filled the afternoon skies continuously with smoke trails. The team previously flew radial-engine Yak-52TW trainers in airshows across the nation, including for the large crowds at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and now flies their show with the modern Extra 300/L. Here we feature the Phillips 66 Aerostars in the air and as they come and go from the hot ramp. We thank the Phillips 66 Aerostars and Coles County Memorial Airport for their hospitality.