2nd annual Safford Airshow taking place Nov. 1

The presenting sponsor for the 2nd annual Safford Air Show will have a chance to ride in a French Fouga CM. 170 Magister jet. - Contributed Photo/City of Safford

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SAFFORD — Safford Regional Airport and the City of Safford are excited to welcome the public to the airport Nov. 1 for the second annual Safford Airshow, presented by Rutledge Airborne.

This year’s airshow features more than 20 aircraft, from historic warbirds like the P-51 Mustang and FM-2 Wildcat to modern aerobatic aircraft like the Pitts S-1 and Microjet, and even historic helicopters.

Attendees can expect to see aerobatic performances, formation flights, aerial wildfire fighting demonstrations and more.

Attendees can also purchase rides on a historic C-45 Expeditor from the Commemorative Air Force, or a UH-1 Huey or AH-1 Cobra from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.

Gates open at 10 a.m. and the show starts at noon.

Tickets are available online and will also be available for purchase at the gate. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Safford Airshow click here.

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