The **Yuma Airshow** is a major aviation event held annually at Yuma Air Force Base, Arizona, a key facility for the United States Marine Corps. The event is popular with both military and civilian aviation enthusiasts, and features a wide variety of impressive air shows.
Flight demonstrations include spectacular acrobatics performed by modern military aircraft, as well as performances by historic warbirds. Highlights include fighter jet maneuvers, air combat simulations and demonstrations of short take-off and landing capabilities, often performed by jets or helicopters. Civilian and military aerobatic teams, such as the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds, are regularly on hand to deliver breathtaking performances.
In addition to aerial demonstrations, the event features static displays where visitors can explore aircraft up close, chat with pilots and learn more about modern aeronautical technologies.