- February 7, 2025
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A fly-over to start the festivities at the Warbirds Over Flagler on March 25 at the Flagler Executive Airport. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The Boeing N2S-3 Stearman Kaydet two-seater bi-plane was originally a Naval trainer, decommissioned in 1946. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Spectators view the North American B-25 J "Mitchell." The B-25 bomber was the first aircraft to bomb Japan in World War II. This aircraft, housed at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, was built at the end of the war and never went overseas, pilot Max Hodges said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Karl Holly in the cockpit of the Naval T-28C Trojan intermediate trainer. the aircraft also provided close air support in Vietnam, and the French used it as well, Holly said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The Vultee BT-15, a World War II-era Army Air Force basic trainer, owned by Tom and Kim Smith. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Carson Walden holds onto his firefighter hat that he received from Flagler County Fire Rescue Community Paramedicine as he gets ready to spin the free gift wheel at the East Flagler Mosquito Control District booth. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The Heritage Flight Foundation's Grumman TBM-3 Avenger. The World War II combat aircraft was well-armed and well-armored. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Waiting under the wing are (from left) Guillermo, Mercedes and Gretel Suhr and Jude, Hayden and Eva Fales, all from St. Augustine. Photo by Brent Woronoff
East Flagler Mosquito Control District Commissioner Mike Martin has children spin the wheel for a free toy. "We love coming out here and meeting the public, especially the children," Martin said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Lt. j.g. Paul McClanahan answers questions about the Navy Squadron HSM 50 Valkyrides' MH-60 Romeo helicopter. Photo by Brent Woronoff
People view the Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50 Valkyrides' MH-60 Romeo, which is a multi-role helicopter that can be deployed on carriers, cruisers or destroyers. HSM 50 Valkyrides is out of Mayport. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Attendees admire the vintage aircraft at Warbirds over Flagler. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Archer and Amelia of Ormond Beach wanted to bring their baby chicks to the show, their dad, Josh Winings, said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Spectators view the North American B-25 J "Mitchell." The B-25 bomber was introduced in 1941. This aircraft, housed at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, was built at the end of the war and never went overseas, pilot Max Hodges said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The North American B-25 J "Mitchell." The B-25 bomber was introduced in 1941. This aircraft, housed at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, was built at the end of the war and never went overseas, pilot Max Hodges said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Maverick McGinnis, 4, with sister Macy, 9, and mom Caitlyn, tries on the firefighter hat. The Flagler County Fire Rescue's Community Paramedics gave out the hats to children. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Pilots prepare to fly the Flagler County Fire Rescue's FireFlight helicopter over the event. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The Flagler County Fire Rescue's FireFlight helicopter. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The Flagler County Fire Rescue's FireFlight helicopter tows an American flag. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Herk Strumpf flew his "Golden Voyager," a 1947 Stinson Voyager, from the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport to the Flagler Executive Airport. The trip took less than 15 minutes, he said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Sherry and Jason Housley with their dog Scout, pose in front of a 1942 BT-15 Valiant. The couple recently moved to Palm Coast. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Kritika Vincent of Palm Coast, a flight instructor, took in the sights at Warbirds Over Flagler. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Kritika Vincent of Palm Coast, a flight instructor, was a spectator at Warbirds Over Flagler, snapping photos with both hands. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Max Hodges of Atlanta, a retired airline pilot, brought over Tom Reilly's North American B-25J "Mitchell" from the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville. The B-25 was the first airplane to bomb Japan in World War II. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Jhoseline and Michael DaSilva of Palm Coast, with daughter Isabella, 2. "Isabella loves airplanes," Michael said. "Maybe we'll have a pilot in the family." Photo by Brent Woronoff
Navy T-28C Trojan, an intermediate trainer also used in close air support in Vietnam, piloted at Warbirds Over Flagler by Karl Holly. Photo by Brent Woronoff
A Navy T-28C Trojan, an intermediate trainer also used as close air support in Vietnam, flies over the Flagler Executive Airport, piloted by Karl Holly. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Getting the go-ahead for takeoff. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Pilot prepares for takeoff at Warbirds Over Flagler on March 25 at the Flagler Executive Airport. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Warbirds Over Flagler attendees take photos and videos as an aircraft prepares for takeoff. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Socata TB-30 Epsilon was designed for the French Air force and used as a light light military trainer in the 1980s. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Socata TB 30 Epsilon on the runway. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Tim and Christine Glancy, owners of CT Signs and Novelties, sold military and patriotic memorabilia at Warbirds Over Flagler. Photo by Brent Woronoff
CT Signs and Novelties booth. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Paramedic Tracy Farmer, of Flagler County Fire Rescue's Community Paramedicine program, handed out information and firefighter hats for the kids with fellow paramedic Rob Errett. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Naval training squadron VT-1 aircraft ready for takeoff. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Boy Scouts from Troop 472, Benjamin Botelho, Freddy Denker and James Wallace, manned their booth with Wallace's mom, Catherine Philhower. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Warbirds Over Flagler gave hundreds of visitors the opportunity to view military aircraft from World War II to the present on Saturday, March 25, at the Flagler Executive Airport.
The event saluted veterans and included vendors, food booths, music and a chance to meet pilots and learn about the historic vintage aircraft.
Visitors also got the chance to watch the aircraft take off and fly over the airport.