The following is a list of aerial demonstration teams and jump teams scheduled to perform at AirFest 2008. Typically, the headlining team performs in the afternoon, while parachute teams perform in the morning. Visitors wishing to see these performances should plan to make AirFest 2008 an all day event.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Snowbirds are the AirFest 2008 headlining team. The members of the 431st Air Demostration Team consist of 85 members.
The aircraft used by the Snowbirds is the CT-114 Tutor jet. All members of the Snowbirds are also active members of the Canadia Forces, including the Reserve Force.
More information on the team can be found at http://www.snowbirds.dnd.
ca/site/index_e.asp
The F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team at Seymour Johnson AFB displays the F-15E's capabilities as a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Their mission is to, demonstrate the capabilities of U.S. Air Force high-performance aircraft, display the technological advancements in U.S. military airpower, promote community and international relations, and maintain the public's trust in the U.S. Armed Forces. More information on the team can be found at http://www.seymour-johnson.af.mil/demo-team/index.asp
Tim Weber is the headlining civilian act for AirFest 2008. He discovered aviation at the age of 13. Throughout his career, Tim has flown a variety of aircraft. His aggressive flying and natural ability have enabled him to become one of the top airshow performers in the United States today.The aircraft of choice for Tim is the German built Extra 300. More information on Tim can be found at
www.timweber-airshows.com
United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
The US SOCOM Jum Team is comprised of volunteers from the Air Force, the Army, the Navy and the Marines as well as government employeed civilians. The team provides graphic displays of intricate maneuvers and precision canopy control techniques.
Bill Leff obtained his private pilot liscense 15. Bill’s aviation career includes more than 30 years of corporate flying. He has been in the Day show business since 1976 and developed the Night show act in 1989. He has flown more than 170 different types of aircraft from warbirds to airline transport aircraft and has well over 19,500 hours of flying time, including more than 3,800 hours in the T-6.
