Join us tomorrow for Aviation Day at Page Field
Aviation Day 2010 will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Page Field from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with free admission and parking. Aviation Day is hosted annually by the Lee County Port Authority to increase community awareness of our airports – Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport. This event is geared toward aviation enthusiasts of all ages and draws thousands of people from the local community.
One of Aviation Day’s featured aircraft will be a P-51D Mustang, sponsored by Paragon Flight Training. The P-51 began its service at Page Field Army Base in 1945. The other featured aircraft will be a North American B-25J Mitchell, sponsored by Chris-Tel Construction. Pilot training on this World War II medium bomber was conducted at Page Field during World War II. For a more modern touch, Cape Air will have a Cessna 402 that operates scheduled service out of RSW to Key West at the show.
In addition, this year’s free children’s activities (giant slide and bounce houses) will be sponsored by AECOM and clowns and face painting will be sponsored by Air Berlin. Other attractions will include general aviation aircraft, helicopters, experimental planes, plane and helicopter rides (for a fee), character appearances, airport police and fire department demonstrations, food and beverages and more. Back again this year, JJ & Company, a 17-piece Jazz ensemble will play music from the Big Band Era through the 80s in three afternoon performances.
We are asking all those coming out to Aviation Day to help our local community by bringing a non-perishable food item. All donations will benefit The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.
Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport generate a regional economic impact of more than $3.8 billion annually.
Source:Lee County Port Authority