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N AVAL AVIATION NEWS |
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SPACE FAIR IS A SMASH HIT Published in the January 1968 issue of Naval Aviation News |
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In November 1968, 195,647 visitors attended the three-day Space Fair at the naval missile complex at Point Mugu. According to officials, it was the biggest three-day event of its kind in the history of California. Stars of the hugh air show, an event that is outstanding on the West Coast, were the Navy’s Blue Angels and the Army’s Golden Knights. The military air show featured Sidewinder, Bullpup, Zuni and Mighty Mouse barrages by high speed F-4, F-8 and A-4 planes. A pass by the famous U-2 reckon plane was a hit. Food and soft drinks had to be reordered in quantity. All profits went to Navy Relief and to other charities. |
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The Blue Angels trail colored water in spectacular flight. |
Art School cut ribbon as he flies his "Chipmunk" in the inverted position. |
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Mrs. Terry Holm thrills crowd with her wing-walking act. Bud Fountain, a veteran crop duster, is piloting the Stearman biplane. |
Stunt pilot Frank Tallman taxies (in front of the Blues) in his Boeing F4B after putting it through its paces. |
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