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Valley's Free American Heroes Air Show Features High-Tech Helicopters, Aerial Demos and Live Bands

Posted on: Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 15:00 CDT

LAKE VIEW TERRACE, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: A collection of high-tech military and civilian helicopters will be on display at the Valley's admission-free American Heroes Air Show honoring the men and women in uniform and civilian volunteers who save lives and protect communities every day. The public is invited to enjoy skydiving and water drop demonstrations, helicopter rides, exhibits, a public safety career fair and an all-day concert in the park. Free admission and parking. Excellent opportunity for visuals. -- Display of more than 25 helicopters used for fire protection, law enforcement, search and rescue, homeland security, communications and national defense -- Rollin' to the Rescue parade of antique emergency service vehicles -- Performance by the Golden Stars Skydiving Team, featuring precision maneuvers and display of U.S. and POW flags -- Red, white and blue heritage water drop by the L.A. Fire Department -- Live bands playing Motown, blues, classic rock and Latin hits WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event Schedule 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Aircraft arrivals (credentialed media only) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aircraft displays, exhibits, entertainment 9:30 a.m. Vintage emergency vehicle parade 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Concert in the park 11 a.m. Opening ceremony with L.A. City Councilmembers Richard Alarcon and Wendy Greuel 11:30 a.m. to Aerial demonstrations 12:15 p.m. WHO: Live Bands Stone Cold Blues Brigaide (10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.) Latin Flavor (1:30 p.m.) AD & Soul Co. (3 p.m.) WHERE: Hansen Dam Recreation and Sports Complex, 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace (media check-in at event operations booth)

American Heroes Air Show

CONTACT: Stacy Geere, +1-661-253-1059, Mobile, +1-818-434-7633, or JimPaules, +1-818-631-8132, both for American Heroes Air Show

Source: PRNewswire

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