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SALINA–Military aircraft will take to the sky for aerial gunnery demonstrations and public displays Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, 184th Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard.

Saturday’s events serve to recognize local support of the training missions taking place at Smoky Hill.
Gates will open to the public at 8 a.m. with flying activities beginning at approximately 10 a.m. The aerial displays are tentatively scheduled to include the following aircraft from the Kansas Army National Guard, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve: KC-135 Stratotanker, A-10 Thunderbolt, F-16 Fighter Jet, B-1 Bomber, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and B-52 Bomber.

Static displays will include a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, HMMWV, a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle and other equipment.

There will also be support from the 284th Air Support Operation Squadron, as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers providing close air support with the aircraft.

Entrance is free; food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visitors are welcome to bring in coolers. However, no alcohol is permitted on the premises. Lawn chairs are encouraged as seating will not be provided. No pets are allowed; only service animals will be permitted.

Directions to Smoky Hill: Take Hwy 140 west out of Salina. Turn left onto South Link Road head south then left on Farrelly Road headed east to Smoky Hill main gate. For visitors coming from the south, the east Falun Road gate located 9 1/2 mi west of 135 on Falun Rd will be open, weather permitting.

For up-to-date information go to http://web.salinakansas.org/events/OPEN-HOUSE-Smoky-Hill-Air-National-Guard-9146/details.