The 36th annual Stuart Air Show is taking flight this weekend, promising about four hours of nonstop aerial action despite government shutdown challenges that affected military participation.
Stuart Air Show takes flight despite government shutdown impact
Ben Hogarth, with Stuart Air Show, told WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield the shutdown did impact plans for the weekend show.
“We’ve been a little bit spoiled the last few years with just how many jet teams we’ve been able to bring out,” Hogarth said. “So unfortunately right now those jet teams aren’t going to be included in the show, but the show will go on.”
While military jet teams won’t be performing, the show will feature aerobatic squadrons, mini jet shows, parachuting teams, and an increased number of civilian aircraft soaring over the skies…