Lakeland Sun 'N Fun Air Show Features Thunderbirds, Parachute Demos

LAKELAND, FL —Lakeland's annual Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo kicked off Tuesday with multiple aircraft performances that included a parachute team and air shows.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will have four flight demonstrations.

If you plan on heading out to attend one of Lakeland's biggest events of the year, check out what else is happening through Sunday with the Expo's air show schedule listed below.

Air Show Schedule

April 6 – 1:30-5 p.m.

• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Ken Reider/Adam Baker – RV-8/EXTRA 330
• Warbirds – NUMEROUS
• Two Buck Chuck: Erik Edgren/RJ Gritter – DECATHLON/TAYLORCRAFT T-CLIPS
• Jeff Shetterly – T-6 TEXAN
• Kevin Coleman/Bill Stein – EXTRA 300/ZIVKO EDGE 540
• Panchito – B-25J MITCHELL
• Greg Koontz – DECATHLON
• Jim Pietz – BONANZA F33C
• Philipp Steinbach – GAMEBIRD GB1
• Chuck Aaron – BO-105 HELO
• Jeff Boerboon – YAK-110
• Gary Rower – PT-17 STEARMAN
• A-10C Demo – A-10C THUNDERBOLT

April 6 (Night Show) – 7:15-9:15 p.m.

• Class of ’45 – P-51 MUSTANG/F4U CORSAIR
• R.J. Gritter – DECATHLON ACRO
• David Martin – BEECHCRAFT BARON B55
• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team – T-6 TEXANS
• Paradigm Paramotor Aerobatic Team – PARAMOTORS
• Jive Kerby – RV-8A
• Ken Reider – RV-8
• Great Lakes Drone Co. featuring Nathan Hammond – DRONES

April 7 – 1:30-5 p.m.

• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Gene McNeely – T-6 TEXAN
• Kevin Coleman – EXTRA 300
• David Martin – BEECHCRAFT BARON B55
• Michael Goulian – EXTRA 330SC
• Jive Kerby – L39 ALBATROSS
• Warbirds – NUMEROUS
• Aerostars – EXTRA 300L
• Erik Edgren – TAYLORCRAFT T-CLIPS
• Panchito – B-25J MITCHELL
• Jim Bourke – EXTRA 300SC
• Mad Max Team Demo – P-51 MUSTANGS (2)
• USAF Thunderbirds Demo Team – F-16’S

April 8 – 1:30-5 p.m.

• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Gene McNeely – T-6 TEXAN
• ChefPitts – PITTS S1S
• Patty Wagstaff – EXTRA 330
• Jim Pietz – BONANZA F33C
• A-10C/Heritage Flight – A-10C THUNDERBOLT
• Phillips 66 Aerostars – EXTRA 300L
• Grant Nielson – CAP10
• Super Hornet/Legacy – F-18 SUPER HORNET
• Lee Lauderback – P-51 MUSTANG
• Michael Goulian – EXTRA 330SC
• USAF Thunderbirds Demo Team – F-16’S

April 9 – 1:30-5 p.m.

• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Gene McNeely – T-6 TEXAN
• Grant Neilsen – CAP10
• Super Hornet – F-18 SUPER HORNET
• Rob Holland – MXS-RH
• Thom Richard – P-40 WARHAWK
• A-10C Demo/Heritage – A-10 THUNDERBOLT
• Kevin Coleman – EXTRA 300
• Phillips 66 Aerostars – EXTRA 300L
• Greg Koontz – DECATHLON
• Michael Goulian – EXTRA 300SC
• USAF Thunderbirds Demo Team – F-16’S

April 9 (Night Show) – 7:15-9:15 p.m.

• Lee Lauderback – P-51 MUSTANG
• Greg Colyer – T-33 SHOOTING STAR
• Kyle Fowler – VELOCITY
• Jeff Boerboom – YAK-110
• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team – T-6 TEXANS
• Paradigm Paramotor Team – POWERED CHUTES
• Manfred Radius – SAILPLANE
• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Nathan Hammond – DEHAVILLAND SUPER CHIPMUNK
• Great Lakes Drone Co. Feature Nathan Hammond – DONES
• FIREWORKS

April 10 – 1:30-5 p.m.

• U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos – PARACHUTE DEMO TEAM
• Super Hornet – F-18 SUPER HORNET
• Rob Holland – MX-SRH
• Jive Kerby – L39 ALBATROSS
• Jeff Boerboon – YAK-110
• A-10/Heritage – A-10C THUNDERRBIRD/P-51 MUSTANG
• Patty Wagstaff – EXTRA 330
• Kyle Fowler – VELOCITY
• Melissa Burns – E540
• Phillip Steinbach – GAMEBIRD GB1
• USAF Thunderbirds Demo Team – F-16’S

For information about tickets and to purchase tickets, visit here.