Clear skies make for clear views of the aerial displays, MCAS Beaufort Air Show comes to close
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – Thousands of people packed onto Marine Corp Air Station Beaufort's air track to watch as planes put on an aerial show.
Today was the closing day of the show. The announcer came on the radio to let everyone know that clear skies would make for the perfect end to the two-day event.
One first-timer at the show said they weren't expecting to be so amazed by the aerial displays.
'It's amazing. It's so cool. And I'm so, like, fascinated with how they do these tricks. It's so cool.'
Several folks said they make sure to arrive early in the morning to witness all the tricks – from prop planes, military helicopters, fighter jets, parachuters, and simulated explosions.
'I like looking at all the static displays,' said one young viewer. 'And I like watching the parachute from the airplane.'
Another young viewer said they loved that the planes made art in the sky.
'I was excited to see when they made a heart.'
Many folks who traveled to Beaufort were witnessing the displays for the very first time.
Others said they come every chance they get to carry on their family tradition.
'Since I was little, I would see them. Oh, we'd go to the air shows all the time. We've loved it as a family,' said one viewer.
Whether a rookie or a veteran to the show, the biggest crowd drawn was for the headliner of the show.
'I'm really excited to see the Blue Angels,' said a viewer.
'I like their tricks. I like the designs of their planes,' another viewer added.
The Blue Angels' F/A-18 Super Hornet Jets closed out the show.
'I love them,' another viewer boasted as they showed off their newly purchased Blue Angel t-shirt.
Folks said attending the show not only brought the community together to support the military, but it also inspired so many young and aspiring combat and fighter pilots.
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