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05 August 2011
*NEWS RELEASE * NEWS RELEASE * NEWS RELEASE*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2011
US Air Force Thunderbirds to Headline
2011 Boston – Portsmouth Air Show
(PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE) Boston–Portsmouth Air Show producers are excited to announce that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds have selected the 2011 Boston–Portsmouth Air Show as one of only 39 venues the team will headline this year. This year’s show will take place on August 13th and 14th at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. It has been 25 years since the Thunderbirds performed their amazing precision aerial maneuvers in New Hampshire
Tickets for the show will go on sale starting February 25 at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.com. There are a limited number of corporate participation/sponsor programs still available. Companies interested in sponsorships should contact Joe Wiltrout, Air Show Director, at (603) 801-2479 or
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The Boston–Portsmouth Air Show, which attracted a record crowd of 70,000 spectators in 2010, is once again being jointly produced by the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. Show organizers are excited to work with the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, the New Hampshire Air National Guard, and dozens of community partners to build on the success of last year’s show and make improvements so that the Boston–Portsmouth Air Show is once again the family destination event of the summer. Plans are already underway to address the traffic and parking concerns brought on by last year’s show, as well as reducing long lines for water and concessions.
“We are excited to be able to bring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to the people of New England,” said Steve Wade, CEO, of the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. “We are pleased to be able to follow up on our successful 2010 show by putting together another top-tier civilian air show that our sponsors, spectators and the community can be proud of,” said Michael Kaufman, CEO of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America. “The Thunderbirds will headline what will again be a sensational lineup of the top air show acts on the circuit.”
Already confirmed for the 2011 show in addition to the Thunderbirds is New England’s own Michael Goulian, considered one of the top civilian aerobatic pilots in the world. The U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights will also make a return appearance to the show, and Team MS760 will perform their two-ship jet routine. Many additional civilian and military performers as well as a full slate of static displays will be announced soon.
Boston – New England Air Show August 28 & 29th at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease * NEWS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will Headline 2010 Boston–New England Air Show this year. It has been 20 years since the Blue Angels brought their adrenaline rushing performance to New Hampshire. The Boston New England Air Show is being jointly produced by the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. “The Blue Angels will headline what will be a sensational lineup of the top air show acts on the circuit,” said Michael Kaufman, CEO of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America. Already confirmed for the 2010 show in addition to the Blue Angels is New Hampshire resident and national aerobatic champion Rob Holland as well as a demonstration from the WWII era B-25 “Panchito”. Many additional civilian and military performers as well as a full slate of static displays will be a part of this fantastic show. For more information visit www.newenglandairshow.com. 571 Holt Avenue · Manchester, NH 03109· Phone: (603) 625-6431 Ext. 117· Fax: (603) 625-6668· 
