Observer Editor
“Thunder Over Michigan”: Michigan Flight Museum
July 17–19. One of the nation’s largest “warbird” events, this giant drive-up show of WWII-era and later vintage fighter aircraft includes everything from a squadron of P-51s to the immense C-17 Globemaster III. The program includes performances by the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team and the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows. Also, a chance to meet warbird pilots, a kidzone, and Huey helicopter rides ($125/person). 3–10 p.m. (flights begin at 6:30 p.m.), Willow Run Airport (off I-94), Ypsi. Tickets $75 & up (parking $35 per vehicle); kids 5 & under, free; tailgate parking $225 per vehicle (includes admission for all occupants) in advance at miflightmuseum.org & (if available) at the gate. (734) 483–4030.
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