December 11, 2024

The Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show comes to Quonset this weekend. Admission is free, and the gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The flying starts at 11. The Blue Angels are back for this year’s show. Here are all the performers, according to the show’s website.

Rhode Island National Guard Airshow 2017 ( Photo © George Bekris )
Rhode Island National Guard Airshow 2017 ( Photo © George Bekris )

Who’s Flying

USN Blue Angels
USAF F-35 Heritage Flight Team
US Naval Academy Jump Team
Sean D. Tucker
Mike Goulian
Geico Skytypers
Ace Maker Air Shows T-33
Mark Murphy P-51D Mustang Demo
F4U Corsair Demo
TBM Avenger Demo
Shockwave Jet Truck
C-130J Super Hercules

 

Rhode Island National Guard Airshow 2017 ( Photo © George Bekris )
Rhode Island National Guard Airshow 2017 ( Photo © George Bekris )

How To Get There

Once again, the state is offering free train rides to the show. The trains leave from Providence (100 Gaspee St.) North Kingstown (Wickford Junction Station, 1011 Ten Road Road) and T.F. Green Airport (700 Jefferson Blvd,) in Warwick.

By car, parking is free but a $10 donation is encouraged. There is also parking for Recreational Vehicles.

By plane, see the “fly-in” directions on the air show’s website.

Rules

No pets, except for service animals.

No coolers, but food is allowed.

No drones.

No lounge chairs (but lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas are ok).

Cameras and video cameras are ok.

 

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