"Thunder In The Valley" Air Show Preparing To Take Flight

Organizers are expecting around 100,000 spectators at a weekend air show in Waterloo. Members of the media were allowed on the grounds Thursday (August 21, 2014), as pilots and performers were converging on the Cedar Valley to prepare for the event.

"Thunder In The Valley II" will be held on Saturday and Sunday (August 23-24, 2014) at the Waterloo Regional Airport, beginning at 10:30 a.m. each day. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Admission is $20.

The event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Waterloo and will feature several performances, including the Thunderbirds of the United States Air Force, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the Aeroshell Acrobatic Team.

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Below are some pictures, previewing the event.

The Waterloo Regional Airport is ready to welcome 100,000 visitors to "Thunder In The Valley". (Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

The FLS Microjet can reach a top speed of 320 miles per hour. Guiness recognizes the BD-5J design as the "world's smallest jet". (Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will fly these F-16 fighters jets. (Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

A stunt performer will walk on the wing of this BT-17 bi-plane while it's flying. (Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

This BT-13 First Generation trainer will be on display during the weekend air show.(Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

Four T-6 World War II trainers will fly in formation during an an aerobatic act. (Photo By: Elwin Huffman)

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Waterloo Air Show Preparing To Take Flight