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NASA Freedom 250 Aerial Team

August 8, 2026

The NASA Freedom 250 aerial team will take to the skies as a marquee feature of NASA’s signature 250th anniversary event, Salute to America 250 at Kennedy Space Center on November 7-8, 2026. Roaring over the historic Shuttle Landing Facility, this premier four-ship formation of supersonic Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighter jets includes NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flying alongside his elite team. Draped in a striking, patriotic red-white-and-blue livery that prominently features the iconic NASA "Worm" logo, the high-performance fleet embodies the very essence of American ingenuity. This high-speed exhibition stands as a powerful collaborative tribute to a nation that continues to push the boundaries of exploration. It seamlessly fuses the legendary heritage of the Apollo era with the bold,...

NASA F/A-18B Hornet

by Air Dot Show

July 26, 2026

Built for speed and transformed for discovery, NASA’s F/A-18B Hornet serves as a high-performance research, chase and support aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center. Its two-seat configuration allows NASA pilots and flight-test engineers to work together while collecting data, evaluating new aerospace technologies and accompanying experimental aircraft through some of the most demanding environments in flight. Now wearing a striking red, white and blue Freedom 250 livery, this supersonic flying laboratory represents the perfect intersection of American aviation heritage and NASA’s continuing mission to shape the future of flight....

NASA F-15D Eagle

by Air Dot Show

July 26, 2026

From air superiority to aerospace discovery, NASA’s F-15D Eagle has begun an extraordinary second act. Recently transferred from the U.S. Air Force to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, this twin-engine supersonic powerhouse will serve as a high-altitude research and chase aircraft supporting the X-59 Quesst mission and NASA’s pursuit of quiet supersonic flight. Capable of operating at altitudes up to 60,000 feet while carrying specialized instruments and experiments, NASA has transfored one of the world’s most legendary jets into a flying laboratory built to push the boundaries of flight....

C-47

by Air Dot Show

July 23, 2026

The legendary C-47 Skytrain "Placid Lassie" is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II and a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and Allied victory. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company, the C-47 became the backbone of military airlift operations, transporting troops, cargo, medical supplies, and paratroopers across every major theater of the war....

RJ Gritter

by Air Dot Show

July 19, 2026

RJ Gritter pushes the legendary Decathlon to its limits in a fast-paced aerobatic performance filled with precision, energy and brilliant white smoke. Raised in an aviation family and flying since childhood, RJ combines an aerospace engineer’s technical discipline with the instincts of a lifelong performer. With more than 200 air show performances and surface-level aerobatic certification, he delivers an exciting demonstration that redefines what this iconic aircraft can do....

Air Force Tri-Bomber

by Air Dot Show

June 21, 2026

The Air Force Tri-Bomber Formation brings together three legendary pillars of American airpower: the B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress. Representing stealth, speed, and enduring global reach, these iconic bombers showcase the unmatched depth and versatility of the United States Air Force bomber fleet. From the B-52’s decades of proven service, to the B-1’s powerful supersonic presence, to the B-2’s unmistakable stealth profile, this rare formation is a dramatic tribute to America’s ability to project strength, deter threats, and defend freedom anywhere in the world....

Navy F-35C Lightning II Demo Team

by Air Dot Show

June 21, 2026

The Navy F-35C Lightning II Demonstration Team showcases the future of carrier-based naval aviation. As the aircraft carrier variant of the F-35, the F-35C is built for power projection from the sea, combining 5th-generation stealth, advanced sensors, and supersonic performance with the rugged capability required for aircraft carrier operations. Its wings are more than 20% larger than the other F-35 variants, giving the aircraft greater lift and control for the demanding launches and arrested landings required aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. That larger wing also gives the F-35C a distinctly different look from the F-35A and F-35B, with a broader, more commanding profile that reflects its unique mission at sea. Its demonstration highlights the speed, agility, precision, and cutting-edge technology...

F-35B Lightning II Demo

by Air Dot Show

June 19, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Demo Team showcases one of the most advanced and versatile fighter aircraft in the world. As the short takeoff and vertical landing variant of the F-35, the F-35B gives Marines the ability to project 5th-generation airpower from expeditionary bases, amphibious assault ships, and austere locations around the globe. Its demonstration highlights the aircraft’s extraordinary hover capability, precision control, advanced technology, and the unmatched flexibility it brings to Marine Corps aviation....

U.S. Stealth Airpower

by Air Dot Show

June 19, 2026

The U.S. Stealth Airpower Formation brings together the most advanced low-observable aircraft in the U.S. arsenal for a dramatic tribute to American innovation, deterrence, and air dominance. Led by the unmistakable silhouette of the B-2 Spirit, this rare formation will feature cutting-edge stealth aircraft flying together over the National Mall in a powerful display of precision, technology, and national resolve. Designed to appear suddenly, pass with quiet authority, and leave a lasting impression, this moment will showcase the invisible edge of American airpower in one of the most iconic settings in the world....

America’s Force One

by Air Dot Show

June 19, 2026

A once-in-a-generation aerial tribute will open the skies above the National Mall as the next generation of Air Force One leads a massive, never-before-seen formation honoring America’s 250th birthday. Featuring more than a dozen aircraft from multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, America's Force 1 will unite presidential aviation, military airpower, and national symbolism in one breathtaking pass over Washington, D.C. The full formation will remain under wraps until show day, but its scale, precision, and meaning will make it one of the defining images of Salute to America 250....