AIRSHO 2023 takes to the skies in September

Planes fly in formation during the High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force Airsho which featured numerous pilots, planes, and even pyrotechnics on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the Midland International Air and Space Port. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)

The High Sky Wing CAF and the Midland Army Airfield Museum are pleased to once again to present AIRSHO 2023, September 9 and 10 at Midland International Air and Space Port.

This will be the 32nd annual AIRSHO held at Midland, and once again Chevron will be the presenting sponsor. “We value our new relationship with Chevron,” said Gena Linebarger, AIRSHO Director, in a press release. “Chevron’s sponsorship has enabled us to keep this event strong and vibrant.”

AIRSHO 2023 will feature MiG-17 F fighter Jets with a three-ship performance, the P-40 Warhawk will be a featured fighter plane from World War II, and the B-25 Devil Dog as the featured bomber. Other airplanes from the CAF’s “Ghost Squadron” will fly, including formation demonstrations by the High Sky Wing. Also performing will be the incredible “Home Wrecker” jet truck, Mike “Spanky” Gallaway in his Extra 300 high performance aerobatic airplane, and Matt Younkin in his amazing Beech 18 aerobatic aircraft. Many others are scheduled to appear. Rides in several airplanes will be available for a fee after the show, the release said.

Other attractions include the Chevron STEM Zone, living history reenactors, TradeSho, inflatables in the Kid’s Zone, and a CarSho and Shine. AIRSHO tickets this year are $10 ages 14 & up, $5.00 kids ages 6-13, free for ages 5 & under. Tickets are available online at www.AIRSHO.org. Specialty seating and premium parking are also available online.

For more information about AIRSHO, contact AIRSHO Director Linebarger at 432-528-0997, or 432-254-6182, or AIRSHO Public Information Officer Bill Coombes at 432-894-3129.