HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, April 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Event organizers have announced the official performer lineup for the Warriors Over the Wasatch Open House and Airshow, scheduled for June 29 and 30.
This year’s event features some of the same top aerial performers that audiences have come to expect from the Hill airshow and is centered around the “Breaking Barriers Together” theme, meaning we are all one community.
“Our airshow is one of the most act-packed airshows in the country,” said Lt. Col. Diana Bradfield, 75th Operations Support Squadron commander and 2024 Hill Air Ops Director. “We just want our community to be able to appreciate the historical aspects of our nation’s airpower might, and see what our next generation has to offer as well.”
The show will feature military and civilian aerial acts, including the following:
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
• U.S. Air Force F-35A Demonstration Team
• U.S. Air Force B-2 flyby (June 29)
• U.S. Air Force E-3 flyby (June 30)
• U.S. Air Force KC-135 flyby
• U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight
• U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Jumpers
• U.S. Special Operations Command’s premier aerial parachute demonstration team
• U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Legacy Flight
• Multi-service military “show-of-force” demonstration
• Bob Freeman
• Bill Stein
• Brad Wursten
• Gregory “Wired” Colyer
• Mark Peterson
• Melissa Burns
• Paul “Sticky” Strickland
• Rob Holland
• Skip Stewart
• Smoke N Thunder Jet Shows – JetTruck
• Tinstix of Dynamite
• Tora, Tora, Tora living history
• Yellow Thunder formation team
Supplementing the extensive aerial show will be a wide variety of civilian and military helicopters, fighters, bombers, cargo and refueling aircraft static displays. In addition, the ramp will display military ground transport and fighting vehicles, and dozens of assorted vendors and exhibits.
“This year we are so proud to have Tora Tora Tora join our lineup,” Bradfield said. “Tora Tora Tora is part of the Commemorative Air Force where their act serves as a living history, highlighting the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. We are also excited to showcase a joint airpower demonstration, simulating an airfield seizure, with our sister service partners.”
Another new act is Tinstix of Dynamite. This high-energy display team combines multiple performers to create an action-packed show with planes, pyro and jet trucks.
Capt. Melanie “MACH” Kluesner, with Hill’s 421st Fighter Squadron is the new commander of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and will showcase the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter.
“STEM City” makes a repeat appearance, featuring an exciting display of hands-on booths and activities to encourage students and educate parents on opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.
Bradfield said she hopes people will take part in the robust STEM exhibit, climb around a fighter jet, eat some amazing food from local vendors and connect with the Hill Air Force Base community.
Community members can reach people in mass and get the exposure they desire by becoming an event sponsor. For more information on airshow sponsorship packages, call the Hill Force Support Squadron at 801-775-2084 or click 75FSS.FSK.SPONSORSHIP@US.AF.MIL.
General admission for the Hill Air Show is free. Limited VIP tickets are available for purchase through the Utah Air Show Foundation at theutahairshow.com.
“This airshow serves as our ‘Thank You’ to the local community for all of their support to Hill AFB,” Bradfield said.
“Our community is special and our military is diverse. The air show serves to showcase our growing capabilities and the strength our military members and our community collectively contribute to our nation’s defense.
For more show information, visit the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air & Space Show official website at this link.
