{"id":5182,"date":"2019-12-17T21:44:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T02:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=5182"},"modified":"2019-12-17T21:45:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T02:45:00","slug":"f-35a-lightning-ii-demo-team-to-dominate-the-skies-at-2020-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2019\/12\/17\/f-35a-lightning-ii-demo-team-to-dominate-the-skies-at-2020-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"F-35A Lightning II Demo Team to Dominate the Skies at 2020 SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The U. S. Air Force announced its 2020 schedule for the\u00a0F-35A Lightning II Demo Team<\/a>\u00a0today at the\u00a0International Council of Air Shows (ICAS)<\/a>and the\u00a0SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo<\/a>\u00a0is honored to be its first east coast stop. Showing off its newest member, Air Combat Command and the\u00a0388th Fighter Wing<\/a>\u00a0will showcase the U.S. Air Force\u2019s newest fifth-generation fighter that provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability through its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics. The F-35A Lightning II Demo Team\u2019s performance is known to push the aircraft to its limits as they pull off the kind of aerial acrobatics that can give even the most casual observer a thrill.

The\u00a0SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo<\/a>\u00a0had previously announced participation from the\u00a0U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds<\/a>\u00a0who epitomize the pride and precision of today\u2019s Air Force. \u201cHaving both demonstration teams as part of our\u00a02020 SUN \u2018n FUN<\/a>airshow lineup is a privilege\u201d says Greg Gibson, CMO and Air Show Director for SUN \u2018n FUN Fly-in.\u00a0\u201cAviation enthusiasts know how special it is to have these teams at our event so come\u00a0Experience Flight in 2020<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>and be prepared to be wow\u2019d.\u201d
\u201cThe mission of these demonstration teams compliments the overall objective of the\u00a0SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo<\/a>\u00a0which is the largest fundraising event for the\u00a0Aerospace Center of Excellence (ACE)<\/a>\u201d\u00a0says John \u201cLites\u201d Leenhouts, CEO \/ President of the ACE. \u201cThe opportunity to connect with America at an event like ours and as a result inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals in whatever path they choose, is invaluable for our engagement with youth as well as the Air Force\u2019s goal of recruitment\u201d.

SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo<\/a>\u00a0will be making additional announcements regarding its air show schedule in the near future. This year\u2019s event is March 31st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 April 5th<\/sup>, 2020 and tickets are available at\u00a0www.FlySnF.org<\/a>.
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About SUN \u2018n Fun Fly-In, Inc.:<\/strong>SUN \u2018n FUN Fly-In is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. Year-round events, including the <\/strong>SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo<\/a>,<\/strong> which is one of the world\u2019s largest aviation events, raise funds for theAerospace Center for Excellence <\/a>(ACE). SUN \u2018n FUN Fly-In annually raises over $2M for ACE, enabling the delivery of STEM-related and aerospace education programs. For more information,  www.FlySnF.org.<\/a>
About Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc.:<\/strong>The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE)<\/a>, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in STEM-related and aerospace education through its various learning centers, outreach programs, summer camps and scholarships aimed at preparing students for tomorrow\u2019s aerospace challenges. Located on the SUN \u2018n FUN Expo Campus<\/a>in Lakeland, Florida, the organization is known for its annual SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo <\/a>fundraising event as well as the Florida Air Museum<\/a>, which is Florida\u2019s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. ACE is the world\u2019s leader in producing licensed teenage private pilots and delivers youth programs that engage over 50,000 students a year. For more information, www.ACEedu.aero<\/a>.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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