SJ prepares for Thunderbirds

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Capt. Kristin Hubbard visits the 4th Fighter Wing to conduct a pre-flight survey, provide media interviews and brief the Wings Over Wayne staff here, Feb. 10, 2011. As part of the pre-show preparation Captain Hubbard, traveled here to perform an airfield inspection before the Wings Over Wayne air show and open house April 16-17, 2011. Captain Kristin Hubbard, Thunderbird pilot #8, hails Renton, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

SJ prepares for Thunderbirds

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Capt. Kristin Hubbard answers question from local reporters here about her experiences as the third female pilot for the Thunderbirds, Feb. 10, 2011. Captain Hubbard will return with the entire Thunderbirds team to perform during Wings Over Wayne, April 16-17, 2011. Captain Kristin Hubbard, Thunderbird pilot #8, hails Renton, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

SJ prepares for Thunderbirds

Published Feb. 14, 2011
By ch. Sgt. Tammie Moore
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE N.C. -- Preparation for this spring's "Wings Over Wayne" air show and open house are in full swing as the event schedule becomes finalized, and the months leading up to the big weekend quickly slip away.

As part of the pre-show preparation Thunderbird pilot, Capt. Kristin Hubbard, visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to perform an airfield inspection for a show she is excited to be a part of Feb. 10.

"This is a great opportunity for us to come to Seymour Johnson to do the air show in April and showcase the fine precision of the Air Force," said the first female Thunderbirds narrator. "(Spectators) can expect a lot of noise and an amazing show."

The free show featuring military and civilian flying acts will also celebrate 70 years of the USO.

"We will be performing a loud and impressive and absolutely brilliant show," Captain Hubbard said. "The families should come out, they are going to absolutely love the demonstrations they see here."

The Thunderbirds are one of many groups lined up to perform during "Wings Over Wayne" April 16 and 17. For more information about the open house show and to see a list of scheduled performers visit www.wingsoverwayneairshow.com.

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