Wings over Pittsburgh
Wings over Pittsburgh was an American air show which took place at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Inaugurated in June 2000, the air show was one of the largest on the East Coast. Over the years the show has seen many unique displays from aircraft from all over the world. Some notable static displays include: Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Boeing C-17, Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, Boeing C-40 Clipper, Gulfstream C-37, Gulfstream C-20, Lockheed C-130T, Lockheed Martin KC-130, Beechcraft T-6 Texan and Beechcraft T-44A. Also, the 60th College Training Detachment provided military training at the airfield.
In recent years the air show has featured displays by the Blue Angels and the USAF Thunderbirds. Organizers have announced that future shows may feature commercial airliners, though specific aircraft types or participating airlines have not been disclosed. No further details have been provided.
Over the event’s nearly 20-year history, an estimated 1.5million people have attended. The highest attendance was in 2005, with over 200,000 spectators.