The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America. This year’s event will take place on August 15 and August 16, from 10 am – 4 pm, at North Avenue Beach. The Air & Water portions are now combined into one continuous show. View a slideshow!

Chicago Air and Water Show

2009 Performers

Air Show Headliners

• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

• U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights

• U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs

Civilian Aircraft

• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team

• Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle

• Lime Lima Flight Team

• Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue

• Lima Lima Flight Crew

• Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle

• The Firebirds Delta Team

• Ed Hamill – Air Force Reserve Bi-Plane

• Red Bull Mig

• Red Bull Helicopter

Pilot – Chuck Aaron

• P-51 Mustang

• Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue

Military

• C-130

• F-15

• F-16

• A-10 Demo

• B-1B

• Apache Helicopter

• Black Hawk Helicopter

• KC-135

• KC-10

• C-17

• U.S. Coast Guard Air/Sea Recsue

Announcer

• Herb Hunter

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