Promises To Be Grand, Despite Iraq Deployment
Many of the Marines stationed at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air
Station (NC) may be deployed to Southwest Asia and the Persian
Gulf, but that won't stop "From The Beginning To The Beyond,"
billed as the biggest air show ever staged in eastern North
Carolina.
Overview
Celebrating 100 years of aviation, the 2003 MCAS
Cherry Point Air Show will be the largest single event ever hosted
in eastern NC. The air show highlights: community involvement,
military recruiting, plus, showcases MCAS Cherry Point and the
latest in Marine Corps aviation and technology.
Show Dates
May 2-4, 2003
Night Show Friday evening, May 2, Gates open at 5pm
Regular Day shows both Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, gates
open at 8am
Location
Havelock (NC) is the gateway to MCAS Cherry Point. Located
halfway between Morehead City and New Bern, Cherry Point is
approximately two hours east of Raleigh via Hwy 70 and north of
Wilmington on Hwy 17. Watch for signs.
Day Shows
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, gates open at 8am
Features include: US Navy Blue Angels flight
demonstration team fly both days at 3pm, numerous civilian and
military demonstrations and fly bys with a historical perspective,
variety of historical and modern static aircraft and displays
Night Show/Concert
Friday evening, May 2, gates open at 5pm
Features include: various night oriented
aerobatic demonstrations, “wall of flame” explosive
demonstration, fireworks display, carnival rides
Free concert begins immediately after the night show
Scheduled Performers
-
US Navy Blue Angels
- US Army Golden Knights parachute team
- AV-8B Harrier demo
- USMC Air/Ground Task Force demo
- Super Shock Wave Rocket Truck
- Sailplane Aerobatics
- Wright Flyer replica
- Numerous flybys and demos
Non-Aviation Activities
- Flight simulators
- Carnival Rides
- Children's aviation area
- Consumer Business Expo
- Large variety of historic & modern static aircraft
- Numerous interactive corporate displays
Security & Safety
Every effort will be made to minimize delays in entering and
leaving the Air Show, but please be prepared for searches. The
following items are prohibited: pets, glass, coolers, alcohol, or
wheeled vehicles. Strollers & wheelchairs are permitted, but
are subject to search.
Hints
MCAS Cherry Point officials suggest visitors bring comfort items
such as lawn chairs, blankets, sun screen, earplugs, hats, jackets,
camera, film, and cell phone. Cash (ATM’s will be available,
but lines may be long).
General Aviation (Civilian Pilot Info)
Civilian aircraft will not be permitted to fly into MCAS Cherry
Point
Local area airport phone numbers:
New Bern:
(252) 633-1400
Beaufort:
(252) 728-2323
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