A major event which will entertain the entire family is going on today at the Gilmer Airport.

The Flight of the Phoenix Airshow and Airport Open House begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Admission is free. A $10 per car donation for parking is suggested. Gates open at 9 a.m.

It will honor all uniformed services—active duty, reserve, retired and veterans, especially World War II Pacific Theater veterans. (See separate story below about some of the veterans who will be honored.)

The first event on the schedule is a veterans’ coffee and reception hosted by the City of Gilmer at the Airport Terminal Building.

Veterans will load onto vintage military vehicles for a mini-parade past the reviewing stand at the airfield. The parade will be at 10:45 a.m.

A restored military vehicle and classic car show will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m.

A-10 Warthogs with the 47th Fighter Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base at Shreveport, La., will fly by at 11 a.m. The Texas V-Tails will fly over in salute to the veterans.

At noon, Longhorn Smokehouse Barbecue will begin serving lunch, and the Texas Heatwave Radio Control Aircraft will perform.

The National Anthem will be played at 12:45 p.m., and a parachute team will perform.

Lone Star Bird Dogs L-19s are scheduled to fly over at 1 p.m.

John MacGuire will fly his Super Cub by at 1:20 p.m.

A B-52 Stratofortress will fly over at 1:35 p.m.

The RV Falcon Formation Team 7 Aircraft will go by at 1:40 p.m.

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Jan Collmer’s Fina Extra 300 is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Texas Twisters T-34 are up at 2:20 p.m.

Paul Fiala Great Lakes Special aircraft is scheduled for 2:40 p.m.

Ed Shipley and Dan Friedkin ares scheduled to fly their P-51 Mustangs by at 3 p.m.

Spanky Galloway Pitts’ Flying Circus will perform at 3:20 p.m.

The Flight of Phoenix Escadrille T-6s ares scheduled for 3:40 p.m, while Warbirds on Parade will end the show at 4 p.m.

Come out and have a great time with your friends and family.