F-22 Raptor Demo Team is a surprise addition to the 2021 Stuart Air Show this weekend, joining a talented performer lineup with two other military jets
STUART, FL (November 11, 2021) — The Stuart Air Show is this weekend and we are kicking off this monumental show with a surprise guest! This year, in addition to assembling an exceptional group of aerial performers, we have an exciting addition to our lineup of military jets: the F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Popular with our spectators last year, the F-22 is back to blast through our South Florida skies.
The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and integrated avionics represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions that are vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at airshows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of this fighter aircraft.
Among our distinguished performer line up are two other military jets: the F-16 Demo Team (“Viper”), and the A-10C Thunderbolt II (“The Warthog”). For the first time ever at the show, the East Coast C-17 Demo Team will perform in front of the crowd. A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. In addition, for the first time in North America, Red Bull Pilot Aaron Fitzgerald will do barrel loops and fly inverted in a BO105 C Helicopter. A full list of performers is available on our website: stuartairshow.com/performers.
This weekend, it is our pleasure to honor the memory and work of Dr. Joseph Masessa. Dr. Masessa was a well-known, well respected member of the Martin County and aviation communities. On November 1, 2019 Dr. Masessa had his final flight at the Stuart Air Show practice show. We will always remember his contagious joyful spirit and the support of his family. Dr. Masessa was working on restoring the very BAC 167 Strikemaster that will perform at the 2021 Stuart Air Show. On Sunday, November 14th the Stuart Air Show will be dedicating our “missing man formation” to Dr. Masessa.
Back by popular demand is the opening evening twilight air show and Dirty Flight Suit Party on November 12 with flying starting at 5pm. Guests will be able to experience an amazing pyrotechnic show, and live entertainment provided by the best cover band in South Florida; The Chase Band. They will close out the evening on the Yuengling Flight Deck stage, powered by Florida Power & Light!
Not all the excitement will be exclusively in the air! Stuart Air Show patrons will get to experience an incredible flight line race between the Shockwave Jet Truck and an aircraft. The jet truck holds the record for fastest in the world; title set at 376 mph!
On Friday, gates open at 4pm with flying beginning at 5pm. On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 9am with events starting at 11:30am. Flying will conclude at 4:30pm. A preliminary schedule of events can be found on our homepage: stuartairshow.com
Tickets start at $30 and are available on our website at stuartairshow.com/tickets or by calling 877-588-9463.
WHAT: Stuart Air Show
WHERE: 1895 Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart, Florida, Witham Field
WHEN: Friday, November 12 - Sunday, November 14, 2021
TICKETS: stuartairshow.com/tickets or by calling 772-837-9954.
PHOTOS: Click here
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ABOUT THE STUART AIR SHOW
The Stuart Air Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes a safe, family entertainment event, highlights aviation, and provides financial support to its benefiting non-profit organizations including: United Way of Martin County, City of Stuart Police Department Explorer Post #878, Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, South Florida, Civil Air Patrol 8024 Stuart Cadet Squadron, St. Lucie West Centennial High School NJROTC, as well as many other deserving community organizations and charities.
For more information about the Stuart Air Show, please contact the main office at
(772) 781-4882 or info@StuartAirShow.com.
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