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Here’s What You Need To Know For The 2022 Sun ‘N Fun

The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo flies into Lakeland this week. Running from April 5 through 10, 2022, it’s the second chance for fans of all sorts of flight. Unlike…

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FORESTVILLE, MD – SEPTEMBER 18: The US Air Force Thunderbirds are seen rehearsing their persision flying routine, September 18, 2015 in Forestville, Maryland. This weekend the Thunderbirds will perform at…

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The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo flies into Lakeland this week.

Running from April 5 through 10, 2022, it’s the second chance for fans of all sorts of flight. Unlike MacDill Airfest, this one isn’t free. The Sun ‘n Fun will still feature some of the amazing sights and sounds of flight.

Florida resident tickets for Saturday AND Sunday are $45 for adults, $20 for 7-17. For Sunday only, tickets for Florida residents are $30 and $10 for 7-17. Click here for full ticket information.

Here are a few of the exciting things you can expect:

US Air Force Thunderbirds Know How To Make Their Presence Known In Lakeland

The main attraction, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, sure know how to make an entrance!

It's Not Just The Thunderbirds At The Sun 'N Fun Expo

Check Out The B-1B

Some might know this aircraft as "The Bone."

U.S. SOCOM Para-Commandos Parachute Demo Team

It's normal to jump out of a perfectly good airplane!

Aeroshell Aerobatic Team

Here's a little taste of their twilight performance:

Here Are Some Other Airplanes You Can Check Out: R.T. Dickson – P-51 Swamp Fox

The legendary P-51 is always a sight to behold!

Thom Richard – P-40 Warhawk

And let's not forget the P-40. Who doesn't love the shark mouth?

A-10C Demo – A-10C THUNDERBOLT

The A-10 is officially called the Thunderbolt II, we know it as the Warthog!