Welcome to the McDonald’s Air & Sea Show. This two-day extravaganza, celebrating its thirteenth year, is part of the McDonald’s® National Salute to America’s Heroes. You will be participating in one of the world’s largest spectator events!
You will experience spectacular demonstrations and activities such as the joint forces “Amphibious Assault”, the breath-taking U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights.
Air & Sea Show:
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Air & Sea: Florida Landscapes Gallery Opening Reception
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Performers' Party
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes Concert
Presented by Miller Lite featuring Travis Tritt
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, May 4th, 2007
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Take Off Party
USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56)
Guided Missile Cruiser
Homeport: Norfolk, Virginia
The mission of the SAN JACINTO is to first, destroy enemy aircraft, missiles, submarines and surface ships to phrohibit the employment of such forces against U.S. and alllied forces.
SAN JACINTO is equipped with the most advanced naval weapons system in teh world. AEGIS, a computerized, quick reaction air defense system, provides extraordinary capabilities against attacking aircraft and missiles. Two 5" gun mounts are used against threatening ships and boats or to bombard shore targets.
Propelled by power, SAN JANCINTO's quick response gas turbine (jet) engines to speeds of 30 knots. The SAN JACINTO is a formidable warship.
