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History Fills Airport For Wings
By Kelly Garrison
Features Editor
Runways will make way for history to land this weekend at the Long Beach Airport during an aerospace-themed event.
Officials from the United States Air Force will visit the city for an Aerospace Exhibition and Job Fair, created in observance of Air Force Week — Los Angeles and the 85th anniversary of the city airport. Organized with the help of the locally based Wings Over Long Beach (WOLB) organization, the event will provide entertainment and introduce job seekers to possibilities in the aerospace field, President and CEO Dennis Lord said.
“It’s an opportunity for communities to learn more about the Air Force and to engage in what they do,” he said. “We’re looking to provide mentoring in surrounding communities for well-paying jobs in the aerospace industry.”
Youth will get an up-close experience with a variety of United States aircraft, including a collection of fighters, bombers, tankers and transports. A special flight by a C-17 airplane over the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade preceded the event this past Saturday.
During the event, industry representatives will be onsite to discuss careers in aviation and space and also will provide demonstrations of cutting edge flight technologies. Guests interested in learning more about careers in the industry can meet with professionals from flying schools, aviation companies and aerospace organizations.
“The types of jobs available are unlimited,” Lord said. “We want to share how you can position yourself and get ready, so that when an opportunity presents itself, you’ll be ready.”
Entertainment will include performances by the Air Force Band of the Golden West as well as an appearance by the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. Crews will be onsite at a Kid’s Zone, where children can explore miniature C-17 and F-16 planes.
In addition, refreshments, vendors, displays and other activities will be onsite. Guests also can take scenic rides in an open-cockpit Stearman biplane. In total, the event is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 visitors over the weekend, Lord said.
He explained that local aerospace milestones date back to the early 1900s, when a historic air show took place atop Dominguez Hill.
“It’s a history that is not being told, and this is why our tagline is about bringing aviation history to our future,” Lord said.
Sponsors include County Supervisor Don Knabe, the United States Air Force, the Boeing Company and several other entities. Proceeds from the event will go toward youth and scholarship programs.
Wings Over Long Beach will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16 at the Long Beach Airport’s Runway 16R and Taxiway Bravo, at 2500 E. Wardlow Rd. Admission is available at the event entrance and costs $5 for adults and is free for children ages 4 and younger. Parking is available at no charge in the lots at the east end of Wardlow Road, off of Cherry Avenue.
To find out more, e-mail info@wingsoverlongbeach.com or visit www.wingsoverlongbeach.com.
Officials from the United States Air Force will visit the city for an Aerospace Exhibition and Job Fair, created in observance of Air Force Week — Los Angeles and the 85th anniversary of the city airport. Organized with the help of the locally based Wings Over Long Beach (WOLB) organization, the event will provide entertainment and introduce job seekers to possibilities in the aerospace field, President and CEO Dennis Lord said.
“It’s an opportunity for communities to learn more about the Air Force and to engage in what they do,” he said. “We’re looking to provide mentoring in surrounding communities for well-paying jobs in the aerospace industry.”
Youth will get an up-close experience with a variety of United States aircraft, including a collection of fighters, bombers, tankers and transports. A special flight by a C-17 airplane over the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade preceded the event this past Saturday.
During the event, industry representatives will be onsite to discuss careers in aviation and space and also will provide demonstrations of cutting edge flight technologies. Guests interested in learning more about careers in the industry can meet with professionals from flying schools, aviation companies and aerospace organizations.
“The types of jobs available are unlimited,” Lord said. “We want to share how you can position yourself and get ready, so that when an opportunity presents itself, you’ll be ready.”
Entertainment will include performances by the Air Force Band of the Golden West as well as an appearance by the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. Crews will be onsite at a Kid’s Zone, where children can explore miniature C-17 and F-16 planes.
In addition, refreshments, vendors, displays and other activities will be onsite. Guests also can take scenic rides in an open-cockpit Stearman biplane. In total, the event is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 visitors over the weekend, Lord said.
He explained that local aerospace milestones date back to the early 1900s, when a historic air show took place atop Dominguez Hill.
“It’s a history that is not being told, and this is why our tagline is about bringing aviation history to our future,” Lord said.
Sponsors include County Supervisor Don Knabe, the United States Air Force, the Boeing Company and several other entities. Proceeds from the event will go toward youth and scholarship programs.
Wings Over Long Beach will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16 at the Long Beach Airport’s Runway 16R and Taxiway Bravo, at 2500 E. Wardlow Rd. Admission is available at the event entrance and costs $5 for adults and is free for children ages 4 and younger. Parking is available at no charge in the lots at the east end of Wardlow Road, off of Cherry Avenue.
To find out more, e-mail info@wingsoverlongbeach.com or visit www.wingsoverlongbeach.com.
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