The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. The inherent flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States.

The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. Although the KC-l0's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. The KC-10 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical

The Air Expo will include a KC-135R and a KC-135E from the 108th Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing, McGuire AFB, on static display. The KC-135 Stratotanker's principal mission is air refueling. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft as well as aircraft of allied nations. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

The DAV Airshow Outreach Program was developed to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and to serve veterans in communities across the nation. Using two B-25 medium bombers, the program reminds the public of the sacrifices veterans have made and continue to make to keep our nation free. The McGuire Air Expo will feature "Panchito", a B-25J Mitchell Bomber. The original "Panchito", named after the feisty rooster from Disney's animated musical The Three Caballeros, was a bomber with the 396th Bomb Squadron, 41st Bomb Group, 7th Air Force, stationed in the Central Pacific. After several attacks on various Japanese strongholds in Southern Japan as well as Japanese help Eastern China, she was scheduled for another bombing run to Japan on the day the Japanese surrendered. http://www.dav.org

Warbirds Over Long Island

Warbirds Over Long Island is a not for profit organization located on Long Island, NY, dedicated to the presentation of World War II planes and the history that surrounds them. It is their belief that in order to properly pay homage to the heroes who flew these magnificent machines we must put forth our best efforts to keep them flying proud so that their legacy may live on through posterity. Warbirds Over Long Island is very active in the air show circuit and attends more than fifteen shows a season. While some organizations question the risk of flying the vintage fighter planes, Bob and Chris Baranaskas believe the only way to truly appreciate the planes is to see them in flight...only in flight can one see the real beauty of what that generation created. The McGuire AFB Air Expo will feature a P-40, P-51, and Stearman aircraft.

Memphis Bell B-17F Flying Fortress

A former firebomber B-17G-85-DL, this B-17 was converted to a B-17F, decorated with the nose art and markings of the original Memphis Belle, and has appeared in the 1990 movie Memphis Belle.

C-54 Skymaster

C-45 Expeditor

C-47 Skytrain

C-123 Provider

C-5B Galaxy

C-21A

C-130 Hercules

Air Transport International DC-8

L-6 Cadet

T-34B Mentor

T-28 Trojan

OH-58 Kiowa

UH-60 Black Hawk

SH-60B Seahawk

MH-60S Knighthawk

N.J. State Police Bell 206

F-16C Fighting Falcon

F-15C Eagle

F-22A Raptor

(Pending)

A-10A Thunderbolt II

B-1B Lancer

(Pending)

B-52H Stratofortress

B-24 Liberator

E-2C Hawkeye

P-3 Orion

(Pending)

EC-130J Commando Solo II

E-3 Sentry A.W.A.C.S.

AC-47 Spooky

(Pending)

OV-1D Mohawk

Customs and Border Patrol Aircraft

The US Customs and Border Patrol uses the AS350 to enforce US customs laws and to help maintain security along the US's sovereign borders. With its unparalleled visibility, proven law enforcement integration, power and reliability, the AS350 family has established itself as the preferred platform for U.S. law enforcement agencies and has become an essential tool in the fight against crime.

The McGuire Air Expo will feature a T-6 from Columbus AFB, Mississippi on static display, as well as a Navy T-6 from NAS Pensacola, Florida. The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

The T-38C Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. The McGuire Air Expo will feature a T-38 from Laughlin AFB, Texas on static display.

T-1A Jayhawk

The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer. It is used by the US Air Force's Air Education and Training Command to train student pilots to fly airlift or tanker aircraft.The swept wing T-1A is a version of the Beech 400A. It has cockpit seating for an instructor and two students and is powered by twin turbofan engines capable of an operating speed of Mach .73. The T-1A differs from its commercial counterpart with a single-point refueling system with greater capacity and increased bird strike protection in the windshield and leading edges for sustained low-level operation.