Apple Valley Airshow

Triple ace McConnell honored with signboard in Apple Valley Nearly 70 years after Air Force Capt. Joseph McConnell, Jr. returned to Apple Valley as a national hero, the Korean War triple jet ace is being honored with a signboard welcoming motorists to his adopted hometown of Apple Valley. The signage is on the south side of Highway 18, just past the Mojave Narrows on land owned by the Lewis Center for Educational Research and its Charter School The Academic for Academic Exce...llence. McConnell is the No. 1 jet-on-jet ace in the world, with 16 MiG fighters shot down during the Korean War, according to Don Holland, who paid for the sign along with vinyl banners on McConnell's life on display at 20 local schools. "Capt. McConnell was a remarkable man. He was based at George AFB in Victorville and lived in Apple Valley," said Holland, who is writing a biography on the ace. "In fact, the residents of the Victor Valley raised money to build a new house for the McConnell family back in 1953. But today, few people know anything about this legend." "My father was a great patriot and protected freedom in our country and other countries," said Trish McConnell, the captain's eldest daughter. "It is refreshing that people are bringing back his memory. Our freedom is the most cherished thing we have. God bless America." Rick Piercy, chair of the Town of Apple Valley's Historical Advisory Committee, said the group is looking at ways to honor McConnell. San Bernardino County's Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley recently opened an exhibit on the "Military in the Mojave," which includes a McConnell display. In 2019, County Supervisor Robert Lovingood dedicated the Apple Valley Air Show to the memory of Capt. McConnell and all Korean War veterans. Capt. McConnell is buried near his wife Pearl "Butch" McConnell at Victor Valley Memorial Park in Old Town Victorville. For more information, visit the Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. History Page on Facebook.

AAE recognized for designation as one of 10 U.S. Space Force JROTC units in the nation Supervisor Paul Cook was honored to recognize Apple Valley's Academy for Academic Excellence, which was recently selected as one of only 10 schools in the nation to have a U.S. Space Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Colonel George Armstrong and Master Sergeant Harold Padua are to be commended for their dedication and commitment to excellence as they inspire a new generation of leaders. Congratulations on achieving this historic honor! We are proud of Col Armstrong and his team!

Help us congratulate holiday contest winners Holly Taylor, her two sons Jonathan and Jacob from the town of Apple Valley. Aerobatic performer, the Tumbling Bear surprised them with the delivery of their prizes. We hope everyone is having a safe Christmas!

It’s almost Christmas and Santa made a stop at the Apple Valley Airport! Tell us why you love airshows for a chance to WIN: - LEGO 76162 Marvel Black Widow - LEGO 31099 Creator 3 in 1 Aircraft - F-35 Lightning II Die-cast Metal Toy... - Captain Marvel Figure - Marvel Captain America Figure - Two Apple Valley Airshow Hats - Two Apple Valley Airshow Sunglasses - $25 Walmart Gift Card - Alaska USA FCU Kids Collector Banks - Alaska USA FCU Tote Bag - Alaska USA FCU Pens - 2020 Corvette Maisto 1/18 Die-cast Metal Model Car from NAPA Auto Parts - Tumbling Bear Autographed Poster - P-51 Mustang Nanoblock Toy - Apple Valley Airshow Collector Cloth Bag One person will be selected. No purchase necessary to enter. Some prizes will be mailed, and some available for pick up at Apple Valley Airport with ID. Winner will receive a message and announced on December 24, 2020. #AppleValleyAirshow #WeLoveOurSponsors #AlaskaUSAFCU #NAPAAUTOPARTS Alaska USA FCU Alaska USA FCU Alaska USA FCU Alaska USA FCU NAPA AUTO PARTS Walmart NAPA Auto Parts - High Desert Auto Supply NAPA Auto Parts - High Desert Auto Supply NAPA Auto Parts - High Desert Auto Supply NAPA Auto Parts - High Desert Auto Supply

Yuichi Takagi’s photo pass at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Tom Larkini flying the Subsonex Jet at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Yuichi Takagi taking off for his routine at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

The Vampire at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Tony Higa in Tango Tango Race 31at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Chuck Coleman at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Yuichi Takagi’s photo pass at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Tom Larkini flying the Subsonex Jet at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Color Guard at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Yuichi Takagi taking off for his routine at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

The Vampire on the ramp at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

The Vampire at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Day Break, Planes of Fame’s F-86F Sabre at the Apple Valley Air Show 2019.

Tony Higa in Tango Tango Race 31at the 2019 Apple Valley Air Show.

Planes of Fame Crew arrival at the Apple Valley Air Show 2019.

Planes of Fame’s B-25 Mitchell Photo Fanny arriving at the Apple Valley Air Show 2019.

Planes of Fame’s P-51 Dolly arriving at the Apple Valley Air Show 2019.

The Apple Valley Air Show would have been today but was unfortunately canceled by Covid-19 this year. Jet City Press will be taking a look back at this great event this week! Planes of fame’s Yakovlev Yak-3U with Steven Hinton at the Apple Valley Air Show 2019.

Our friends at Edwards Air Force Base are sending their hybrid Airshow to the High Desert and the Victor Valley. Look up tomorrow (10/10/20) High Desert! Schedule and map is attached. Follow their livestream is at a www.AVairshow.com. It’s going to be great! #avairshow #aerospacevalleyairshow #2020AVAirshow Aerospace Valley Air Show Aerospace Valley Air Show

Looks like someone has a case of the #ManeuverMondays...(we'll see ourselves out) This week we're talking about BEO's favorite maneuever: the I-to-I or "Inve...rted to Inverted" Pass. Upside down at 300 feet above the ground? Crazy : SSgt Tompkins l #F35demoteam See more

Wait for the Drop... This is our F-35 Demo Pilot, U.S. Air Force Capt Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, performing the quick climb, a maximum G pull to the vertical aft...er the High Speed Pass at .95 Mach (720 mph). Think you've got what it takes to be a Lightning Driver? #AimHigh l :Capt Kip Sumner See more

It's Maneuver Monday Didn't get enough of our live show last Friday? Get your weekly aviation fix from BEO herself as she explains how exactly she do...es one of our first show maneuvers: the "1/2 Cuban 8" We'll be doing a maneuver a week. So which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below :SSgt Tompkins l #f35demoteam See more

This Friday, in partnership with our wingmen at the 2d Audiovisual Squadron, your United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team will be hosting a LIVE & ...behind-the-scenes demo performance here on our FB and YouTube Pages. We'll start streaming this Friday, 29 May at 1:40 MDT/3:40 EST, with a 2:30 MDT/4:30 EST takeoff time. (As always, practices times can be subject to change without notice) We'll have guest-interviews, multiple cameras, and showcase never-before-seen parts of our routine that will give you an UP-CLOSE and personal look at our team practices, even closer than what you would see at one of our airshow performances. Stay tuned for more information, and be sure to join us this Friday, it's going to rock #F35DemoTeam l #AimHigh