Guardians of Freedom Air Show flies high in Wichita Falls

Naomi Skinner, Wichita Falls Times Record News

Cloudy skies made way for a sunny afternoon on Sunday as the Guardians of Freedom Air Show got underway at Sheppard Air Force Base.

The Thunderbirds perform during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
The Thunderbirds perform during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

It's been five years since the base hosted its last air show, and day two of the event wrapped up on Sunday.

This year's show consisted of numerous events, such as activities for kids, food, drinks, aircraft on display and several air acts that all lead up to the finale featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds.

The Third Strike Wingwalkers perform during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
The Third Strike Wingwalkers perform during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The air acts were comprised of The Third Strike Wingwalkers, the B-25 Devil Dog, the WWII Airborne Demo, the Army Golden Knights and many more.

A bombing display during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
A bombing display during the Guardians of Freedom air show at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The Thunderbirds performed several routines, including dedications to current and past service members and their families.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: After five years, the Sheppard AFB air show returns

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