February 28th, 2024
Italian National Jet team Frecce Tricolori headline the event sponsored by A.P. Property Services; Monroe County War on Terror Memorial named charitable benefit recipient
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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport today announced the official lineup for the 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow. The popular community event will return to the Rochester skies the weekend of Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024, and will feature the Italian Air Force National Jet team Frecce Tricolori, the CAF RISE ABOVE Squadron, and other exciting aerial performers and static displays. The Monroe County War on Terror Memorial will be the charitable beneficiary of this year’s airshow.
“Whether you come for the high-flying aerobatic performances like the Frecce Triocolori and the F- 16 Viper demo, or the educational and inspiring CAF RISE ABOVE program, the 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow has something for everybody,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “We are grateful to Sean Fico and his team at A.P. Property Services for their support of this year’s airshow, and look forward to welcoming spectators from throughout our community to the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport for this can’t miss event.”
The ROC Airshow is one of only six American show sites for Frecce Tricolori, which is performing in the United States for the first time since 1992. Frecce Tricolori was founded on March 1, 1961 and currently operates the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat fighter-trainer aircraft. Made up of 10 aircraft – nine in formation and one soloist – Frecce Tricolori are the world’s largest acrobatic team. One of the highlights of their performance is their signature red, white, and green smoke.
The CAF RISE ABOVE Squadron, a three-fold educational outreach program that brings the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life. The CAF RISE ABOVE program includes:
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The RISE ABOVE Traveling exhibit – a 53’ mobile theater featuring two original short films that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASP.
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P-51C Mustang – a fully restored World War II-era P-51C Mustang, the signature aircraft of the Tuskegee Airmen and an AT-6 Texan Nella
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Other extensive educational resources for anyone looking to learn more about these remarkable American trailblazers.
Other aerobatic acts and static displays joining the Frecce Tricolori and the CAF RISE ABOVE Squadron for the 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow include:
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United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demo
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Rick Volker – Marchetti SF 260
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P-51 Quick Silver
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F-4U Corsair
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Geronimo Skydiving Team
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C-45 Canadian Queen
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Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association
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C-17 and KC-135 Refueling demonstration
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C-5M Galaxy (static display)
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MQ-9 Reaper (static display)
- Classic jets exhibit
“A.P. Property Services is honored to work hand-in-hand with Monroe County, and proud to be the sponsor for the 2024 Rochester International Airshow," said Sean Fico, President of A.P. Property Services.
The 2024 Rochester International Airshow is once again presented by title sponsor A.P. Property Services. A.P. Property Services was founded in 1990 by a young man with a dream. Fast forward 33 years, the company has 400 pieces of equipment, employs over 100 people, and provides a wide range of services to Rochester and the surrounding areas. Sean Fico and the AP team are well known for their support, generosity, and philanthropic kindness to many community organizations throughout Monroe County.
Tickets for the 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow are on sale. For a limited time, and for a limited number of tickets, all ticket purchases will receive a 15 percent discount when entering the promo code ROC15 at checkout. This includes purchase of General Admission, Reserved Seating and the VIP Flightdeck Experience. Children 12 years and under are admitted to general admission for free with a ticketed adult. Visit www.rocairshow.com and use the promo code ROC15 for discounted tickets.
