Farnborough International Air Show
highlights U.S. servicemembers, aircraft
by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman
100th Air Refueling
Wing, Public Affairs
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- One of the largest air shows in
the world kicked off here today, and U.S. servicemembers are
among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showing off the
latest in aviation technology.
Approximately 70 U.S. military and support personnel from bases
across the world are participating in the Farnborough Air Show.
"We are delighted to be here,"
said Col. Robert Suminsby, United
States Air Forces Europe air boss for the 2010 Farnborough
International Air Show. "The United Kingdom is a country that
has a long tradition with incredible enthusiasm for aviation."
The U.S. participation promotes standardization and
interoperability of equipment with NATO allies and other
potential coalition partners. Additionally, it highlights the
United States' strong commitment to European security and
demonstrates that U.S. industry is producing equipment critical
to the success of current and future military operations.
Various models of U.S. military aircraft are scheduled for
static displays and demonstrations, including the F/A-18F Super
Hornet, F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-15E Eagle, C-130J Hercules,
C-17 Globemaster III, RQ-7 Shadow, UH-1Y Venom and the MH-60
Seahawk. Aerial demonstrations are scheduled for the F-16, F-18,
C-130J and a flyover by the B-52 Stratofortress.
One Airman expressed his excitement over another aircraft -the
F-22.
"The
F-22 is the most advanced fighter out right now," said Senior
Airman Paul Hayward, 48th Maintenance Equipment
Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K.
The F-22 along with more than 165 aircraft are on display during
the air show.
"This is where the entire aviation world turns to see what the
latest technologies are," said Colonel Suminsby.
"We're proud of
the technologies the United States is producing."
More than 285,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual
Farnborough Air Show. This year, 38 different countries are
represented at 29 international pavilions. The air show will run
through the week, with the last two days open to the public
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