Mon, Oct 20, 2008
During last summer's Ocean City Airshow, Aero-TV got the chance
to sit down with the best and brightest of the personnel and
performers that made this first-time show a truly outstanding
event.
It was Ocean City, MD’s first ever airshow and was
initiated to kick off the town’s 2008 summer season on June
10-11, 2008, adding a new signature attraction to Ocean
City’s roster of annual events. Military aircraft
demonstrations, low altitude flyovers and civilian aerobatic
performances took place over the Ocean City beachfront from noon to
4 pm each day. The airshow was visible along the majority of the
Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they
enjoyed the hospitality of Ocean City’s beach and
attractions.
One of the standouts among an impressive roster of expert
performances was a stirring routine performed by Veteran Pilot (in
more ways than one), Ed Hamill, flying on behalf of the USAFR.
While a number of the hottest Air Force Reserve pilots may get to
fly the sleek new F-22 Raptor; Ed Hamill, a member of the Air Force
Reserve, uses his Air Force Reserve Biplane to tell the story of
air show performance trends through the last century as he lives
his dream.
In addition to his full time career as an airshow pilot and
businessman, Hamill is also a Major in the US Air Force Reserve.
This allows him to continue to serve his country, instructing in
F-16s at Luke AFB, Arizona. A proven combat veteran flight lead, he
is experienced in flying fighters (F-16s) and also has management
and supervisory skills. Hamill was recognized as a Distinguished
Graduate among his Air Force F-16 training class as well as a Right
Stuff Award Winner. He has also received several Top Gun Awards,
and awards for Outstanding Achievement and Academics, among others.
Hamill volunteers as a speaker and mentor at various venues,
including KidVenture, which attracts thousands of participants
young and old alike with its hands-on, educational—and
fun—aviation-based events during the annual EAA AirVenture
Convention.
Ed's efforts (as well as those of the rest of the accomplished
performer line-up), turned this first rendition of the OCAS into a
must-repeat event. The Ocean City folks and airshow organizer Bryan
Lilley have committed to 2009's event already... be sure to check
this show next year on June 6-7, 2009! “This is a signature
aviation event,” said Lilley. “The OC Air Show (is) the
first major waterfront show in the Mid Atlantic region offering
easy access from Baltimore, Washington DC and
Philadelphia.”
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