OCEAN CITY, Md., Aug. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEICO Skytypers
Air Show Team, the leading vintage airshow performance squadron,
will be performing at the OC Air Show on Sat.-Sun.,
August 15-16 over the beach and
boardwalk of Ocean City. The event is the team's first airshow
of the 2020 season and the six WWII-era aircraft will perform a
dynamic 18-minute, low-level precision-flying demonstration in
honor of the 75th Anniversary of the end of
WWII. V-J Day (Victory Over Japan) is Saturday, August 15, the opening day of the
airshow. The vintage airplanes trained the "greatest generation" of
pilots for WWII.
The stage for the OC Air Show is 10 miles wide and 1,000 feet
high so spectators can watch from their backyard, balcony, boat or
the beach, making it an ideal event in the era of social
distancing.
"This weekend we're dedicating our performance to those who
served in WWII. Airshow spectators and aviation enthusiasts
will witness our 'warbirds' perform a dynamic demonstration
designed by team members who served in the U.S. military," says
Larry Arken, squadron commander and
team flight lead.
ABOUT THE GEICO SKYTYPERS
The GEICO Skytypers Air
Show Team, the leading vintage airshow performance squadron, fly
six WWII SNJ aircraft, the North American SNJ built for the Navy,
the Air Forces T-6 variant. Both trainer aircraft were used to
prepare pilots of "The Greatest Generation" for WWII combat. The
team performs a low-level, precision-flying demonstration featuring
tactics and maneuvers designed by team members who served in
the United States military. For
more information, please visit www.geicoskytypers.com.
ABOUT GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees
Insurance Company), the second-largest auto insurer in the U.S.,
was founded in 1936 and insures more than 27 million vehicles. To
make changes, report claims, print insurance cards and purchase
additional products, policyholders can access their insurance
policy here, connect via GEICO Mobile, phone or by visiting
a GEICO local agent. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood,
identity theft and term life coverages are written through
non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the
GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto and
personal umbrella coverages are also available. Visit
www.geico.com for a quote or to learn more.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paramount Public Relations
Jessica Prah, 312-953-3257,
jessica@paramountpr.com
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