In 1993, there were no marquee performers at the Grand Fork Air Force Base open house. But it was still a fun day in the sun. I brought along my co-pilot: Bob Nelson, my other friend: Vic, and my sister. The Security Demonstration by the 319th Security Forces Squadron was the highlight of the show. It involved a NDANG F–16A ‘Falcon’ fly-by, their B–1B ‘Lancer’ bomber, a UH–1 ‘Huey’ helicopter, BearCat armored car, lots of blanks and plenty of Pyrotechnics.
The FA–18C and F–16C performed aerial demonstrations. I enjoyed the B–1B bomb loading demonstration. I should have taken more interest in the static displays but I was busy joking with my friends.
See the Full Gallery or the Gallery Slideshow for more photos from ‘Family and Neighbors Day’ at the Grand Forks Air Force Base: 61 in total with detailed photo/airplane descriptions. Each aircraft link goes to its first photo in the gallery. The numbered footnote links go to where I found information for the photo descriptions.. usually Wikipedia if missing.
Bob Nelson’s photos (Color Print CN105–107) are copyright 1993, 2018; used with permission. My photos are color print film. © 1993, 2019.
We didn’t arrive until almost noon and left around 4 pm.
09:30 to 09:45 Two B–1s and one KC–135 launch.
09:45 to 10:15 Canadian Forces Bagpiper Band plays.
10:20 to 10:40 Working dog demonstration.
10:20 to 11:40 USAF Band plays.
10:40 to 11:00 Square dancing demonstration.
11:00 to 11:20 Model aircraft demonstration.
11:20 to 11:40 Aerobics demonstration.
11:45 to 12:05 T–38 flybys.
12:10 to 12:30 FA–18 ‘Hornet’ aerial demonstration.
12:35 to 12:40 Helicopter takeoff.
12:45 to 01:10 KC–135 flybys.
01:15 to 02:00 Airfield assault demonstration by the 319th Security Forces Squadron.
02:00 to 02:20 B–1B ‘Lancer’ bomb-loading demonstration.
02:20 to 02:40 B–1B ‘Lancer’ flybys.
02:43 to 03:18 F–16C ‘Falcon’ flying demonstration by the 363rd TFW. Shaw Air Force Base (Shaw AFB) by Sumter, SC.
03:30 to 04:00 Canadian Forces Bagpiper Band plays.
04:00 to 04:20 Working dog demo.