study the design modifications necessary to convert the Super Hornet for Blue Angels duty. It will be interest‐
ing to see where that leads.
In addition to a large variety of food, beverage and air show vendors, there were quite a few educational and
outreach displays. The 15,000 square foot STEM Expo featured numerous activities and displays of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math in the Antelope Valley. Many K‐12 schools and local colleges were also
present with exhibits and interactive demonstrations that engaged the visitors. New this year were the STEM
Expo Forums featuring speakers from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Scaled Composites and NASA.
Dennis Dunbar, executive director of the Los Angeles County Air Show said “The Air Show team and our dedi‐
cated volunteers, community partners and sponsors have worked tirelessly to bring the Aerospace Valley the
best of aviation while inspiring the next generation with science, technology, engineering and math with an
Expo that will mesmerize and entice kids of all ages.”
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