TOLEDO, Ohio — After an hiatus, the Toledo Airshow is making its highly anticipated return this weekend, bringing high-speed thrills and aerobatic spectacles to Toledo Express Airport.
The Lucas County Port Authority says this year’s show will celebrate innovation, skill and the enduring spirit of aviation. A mix of military and civilian performers is expected to wow spectators, headlined by the elite U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Pilots have already started flying into town and prepping for their weekend performances. Among them is Major Jeffrey Downie, a veteran fighter pilot with over a decade in the Air Force and currently serving as Lead Solo for Thunderbird #5…