Thunderbirds to perform at Hickam AFB Open House Published May 19, 2009 By Public Affairs staff 15th Airlift Wing Public Affairs HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Hickam AFB is holding an Open House, with aerial performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Sept. 19 and 20. "Wings Over The Pacific" will include the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, the Army's Golden Knights parachute team, airplane static displays, food and drink vendors, and numerous other activities. This is Hickam AFB's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of more than 120,000 people is expected from the Hawaiian Islands and other places throughout the Pacific and world. Everyone is welcome to attend the open house, and it is a free event. In between flying events there will be local stage entertainment. There will also be a children's play and ride area. Hickam AFB officials are working with local airline representatives to minimize any impact to Honolulu's commercial airline traffic. Commercial flights will continue in regularity throughout the event with possible changes to their present schedule to allow for approximately three hours of flight demonstrations. The Thunderbirds have been performing from commercial airports and military bases all over the world for many years. More information about their demonstration can be found at http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/. Wings Over The Pacific is expected to be an enjoyable event for all of Hawaii. This open house is Hickam AFB's way to open its doors and thank the community for an ongoing, successful partnership.