MICHIGAN

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run

Cheryl LaRoy takes pictures as her three-month-old daughter, Anna LaRoy, both of Kalamazoo, wakes up from a nap during the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti on August 25, 2018. In the background is a 1944 North American B-25 nicknamed, "Georgie's Gal" from the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Cheryl LaRoy takes pictures as her three-month-old daughter, Anna LaRoy, both of Kalamazoo, wakes up from a nap during the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti on August 25, 2018. In the background is a 1944 North American B-25 nicknamed, "Georgie's Gal" from the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People wait to board this early 1940s Lockheed Constellation affectionately known as "The Willy Victor."
People wait to board this early 1940s Lockheed Constellation affectionately known as "The Willy Victor."
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Detroit Metro Airport / Willow Run Airport Police Corporal Kristopher Meyers secures this area as military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Detroit Metro Airport / Willow Run Airport Police Corporal Kristopher Meyers secures this area as military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This 1974 C-130 H1 airplane's nickname is "The Spirit of Ashland" (Ohio) and is part of the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing based at the Mansfield-Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio.
This 1974 C-130 H1 airplane's nickname is "The Spirit of Ashland" (Ohio) and is part of the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing based at the Mansfield-Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Retired Madison Heights fire fighter and aviation enthusiast Tim Kennedy, of Fraser, takes pictures at his 18th air show.
Retired Madison Heights fire fighter and aviation enthusiast Tim Kennedy, of Fraser, takes pictures at his 18th air show.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The Mathew family, of Shelby Twp., walks in front of a C-130 H1.
The Mathew family, of Shelby Twp., walks in front of a C-130 H1.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Two men, who wish not to be identified, look at the prop and 220 horsepower engine on this 1944 Boeing Stearman PT 17 bi-plane used to train pilots during WWII. The engines were built in Muskegon.
Two men, who wish not to be identified, look at the prop and 220 horsepower engine on this 1944 Boeing Stearman PT 17 bi-plane used to train pilots during WWII. The engines were built in Muskegon.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People look at this 1978 A-10 Warthog from Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.
People look at this 1978 A-10 Warthog from Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Military personnel escort one of two F-35A jets to its viewing area. The F-35As are stationed at Eglin Air Force base in Florida.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up before they perform.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up before they perform.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up before they perform.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up before they perform.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Douglas C-47 Skytrain military transport aircraft taxis by the crowd.
A Douglas C-47 Skytrain military transport aircraft taxis by the crowd.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft flies inverted.
A Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft flies inverted.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft flies by.
A Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft flies by.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress strategic bomber prepares to land.
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress strategic bomber prepares to land.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress strategic bomber taxis past the crowd.
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress strategic bomber taxis past the crowd.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People enter the rear of this 1974 C-130 H1 airplane from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing based at the Mansfield-Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio.
People enter the rear of this 1974 C-130 H1 airplane from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing based at the Mansfield-Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This B-17 is being towed to another location on the airfield.
This B-17 is being towed to another location on the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber, top-left, and a Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber, bottom-left, are followed by a Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft.
A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber, top-left, and a Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber, bottom-left, are followed by a Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as they fly in a line with the control tower in sight.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as they fly in a line with the control tower in sight.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as one F-16 flies inverted over the other jet.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as one F-16 flies inverted over the other jet.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as four jets spread apart as the fifth jet, left, speeds by.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield as four jets spread apart as the fifth jet, left, speeds by.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the airfield.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News