At 10 a.m., the gates will open to the public, with all participating aircraft in place. Joe’s autobiography, “Come Up and Get Me,” will be available for purchase at the event for $25. Joe’s favorite charity, the International Sky Diving Museum & Hall of Fame ( In addition, Col. Joe ‘Pamcake’ Breakfast” at 8:30 a.m., with donations going to Col. The event begins with the first annual “Col. Kittinger, USAF (ret.), Vietnam Prisoner of War (POW), Purple Heart Veteran, UF Alumnus and holder of the world record for the highest skydive (102,800 feet) from 1960 until 2012. Planned events include opening ceremonies with a color guard and flyovers, most notably the “Flown West” ceremony for the late Col. We always look forward to sharing this very special celebration at our airport with the community.”Ĭelebrating our Military and Distinguished Gator Alumni Joe Kittinger with a fitting and poignant ‘Flown West’ ceremony with a squadron of beautiful T-6 Texan and T-34 Mentors. We are honored to dedicate this year’s event to our dear friend and Gator Aviator Col. “It’s an exciting day for our community - especially anyone who is curious about flight - to learn more about aviation. “Our annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day is our way of honoring all branches of the military, including some great Gator dignitaries, military and civil aviators who will be flying in many different types of aircraft to the UAC for the event,” says Allan Penksa, CEO, Gainesville Regional Airport. Admission and parking are free, and a complimentary shuttle will be provided. (Enter at General Aviation Entrance, Waldo Road) and is open to the public. at University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, Fla. 9, 2023 – Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and its FBO, the University Air Center (UAC) will once again host the Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day Saturday, March 25, 2023.Ī fly-in is a gathering for pilots who arrive by air. Live music food trucks, T-6 Texan, helicopter and plane rides over “The Swamp” Static military and civilian aircraft displays Gainesville Street Rods children’s activities GATOR FLY-IN AND ARMED SERVICES APPRECIATION DAY MARCH 25, 2023Įvent dedicated to Gator Alum Col Joe Kittinger to honor all branches of the military GAINESVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND UNIVERSITY AIR CENTER SET FOR
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