October 25, 2020–11:35 a.m.
NEWS RELEASE
The Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show hosted near capacity crowds on Saturday, October 24. Due to weather issues near Dobbins ARB, the Thunderbirds and F-16 Viper demo team were unable to perform, however, all other air show performers were able to complete their demonstrations. The A-10 Team repeated their demonstration while waiting for weather to improve and allow for performances by the full air show lineup.
A limited number of tickets are available for Sunday’s show. Tickets must be purchased in advance online as they will not be sold onsite. For tickets, visit wingsovernorthgeorgia.com. Gates open at 10 a.m. with pre-show demonstrations at 11 a.m. and air show performances beginning at 12:30 p.m.
On Friday, October 23, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conducted a hero flight honoring an Atlanta-area resident. The Thunderbirds Hero Program is designed to showcase American citizens doing amazing things in their communities. Ms. FeFe Handy is the founder and president of Page Turners Make Great Learners, a local non-profit group providing literacy programs including read-a-thons, book donation drives, and author events to students of all ages in the city of Atlanta, as well as Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, and Fulton counties.