The base has been an integral part of our nation ’ s defense strategy from the very beginning — from a World War II repair and supply depot , to a Strategic Air Command bomber , tanker , and missile wing during the Cold War , to an Air Mobility Command Air Refueling Wing fueling the fight and supporting combat operations during numerous contingency operations . Today , Fairchild ’ s aircraft and personnel make up the backbone of the Air Force ’ s tanker fleet on the West Coast . It is home to the Air Force ’ s premier tanker base and Survival Training School .
Over the years , the 92nd and 141st ARW ’ s have forged an enduring collaboration with the Spokane community . As Team Fairchild continues to meet future challenges , we will preserve the legacy of excellence that began more than 80 years ago , working together as partners with the Spokane community .”
Today ’ s Air Show
For Fairchild AFB , safety of the performers and attendees is the number one priority . The Air Show provides highlights for many people . Some love to see the pilots showing off their aerial maneuverability . Others love to see the volume of personnel that maintain the grounds , facility , and aircraft . Still others enjoy the static displays , whether because they had a parent or spouse who worked on one of the aircraft , or because they work on equipment today , such as emergency vehicle equipment , also on display .
The show ’ s narrator is an important part of the action . Lt . Colonel Gipple said , “ We call them the narrator or announcer ; ( they ) string stories together ; give the crowd something to think about or ponder ; the narrator helps people understand the history of the performer or the aircraft .”
Air Shows in the Pacific Northwest August – November 2022
Washington State Aug 5-7 Aug 20
Idaho
Boeing Seafair Air Show 2022 , Seattle Arlington SkyFest 2022 , Arlington
Aug 27-28 Warbird Roundup 2022 , Nampa
Oregon
Aug 19-21 , Oregon International Air Show 2022 , McMinnville
Aug 26-27 , Airshow of the Cascades 2022 , Madras
Note : There are air shows in Montana and Wyoming , but they will have passed by the time of publication .
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