"Right above the shores of Huntington Beach, a retired American subsonic T-33 fighter jet darted across the blue canvas of a clear afternoon sky, leaving a spiraling plume of smoke in its wake. The aeronautical scene is a familiar sight in the coastal city this time of year. The Pacific Airshow, an annual three-day civilian and military aerobatic display that touts advanced maneuvers and aerial military might, has drawn thousands of aviation enthusiasts to Huntington Beach and the Australian Gold Coast since its inception in 2016."
""I'm down by the water and I feel the jets while they do their flyover, and the rumble - your body shakes like a building when there's an earthquake," Cardena said. "Then the smell of the gas. ...It's amazing for me.""
""We have been advised that U.S. military assets will not be able to participate in this year's event," Airshow Director Kevin Elliott said in a statement. "While this is certainly disappointing news, we are excited to share that Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach will continue as scheduled.""
The Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach occurred over an October weekend without U.S. military participation because of a congressional budget deadlock and federal shutdown. U.S. jets that typically headline the event, including F-35s and the Thunderbirds, were absent, removing a major draw for many attendees. British Royal Air Force and Canadian Armed Forces performers, along with historical aircraft, filled the demonstration schedule. Longtime attendees still experienced powerful aerobatic displays and the sensory impact of flyovers, while organizers confirmed the event would continue as planned despite the absence of U.S. military assets.
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