Naval Air Station Oceana Airshow
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| NAS Oceana Airshow | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Naval Air Station Oceana |
| Years active | 1953-Present |
| Inaugurated | 1953 |
| Previous event | September 21–22, 2024 |
| Next event | September 20–21, 2025 |
| Attendance | ~300,000 |
| Website | www |
The Naval Air Station Oceana Airshow, often shorted to just NAS Oceana Airshow, is an annual air show that occurs in September each year at Naval Air Station Oceana, in Virginia Beach.
The first Airshow was held in May 1953, to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The 1955 Airshow garnered around 5,000 total spectators. The Airshow became a unique attraction for then Princess Anne County.[1][2]
In 1963, the Blue Angels made their debut at the Airshow, flying F-11F's.[2]
In 1976, the show was moved from May to September.[1]
In 1995, the Airshow was designated the largest Airshow on the East Coast.[2]
The 2001 Airshow was cancelled due to security reasons, due to the September 11 terrorist attacks.[1]
The 2020 and 2021 Airshows were cancelled to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was the first time the show had been cancelled since 2001.[3]
