Aircraft arrive in Long Beach for annual Festival of Flight
Historic aircraft are ready to star in Long Beach.
The aircraft that will be part of the annual Festival of Flight arrived at the Long Beach Airport on Friday afternoon, Oct. 24. The festival, which began in 2013 to raise awareness about California’s oldest municipally owned airport, will take place on Saturday.
Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga arrives at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Various aircraft begin to arrive at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
From left, Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga, Airport Operations Specialist III Clint Vallee and Airport Operations Specialist II Jose Montanchez push a Pitts S-1S Special biplane into position at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
From left, Lindsey Phillips-Flores and Clint Vallee point out an aircraft as it arrives at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
From right, Airport Operations Specialist II Jose Montanchez welcomes Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga to Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Helicopters arrive at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Various aircraft begin to arrive at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
From right, Airport Operations Specialist II Jose Montanchez welcomes Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga to Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Pilot Derek Roah arrives at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
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Air Show Performer Anthony Oshinuga arrives at Long Beach Airport ahead of Saturday’s Festival of Flight on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The lineup of aircraft at the Festival of Flight included the C-53 “D-Day Doll,” which participated in the D-Day invasion and Operation Market Garden in Holland. The Condor Squadron, flying the AT-6 Texan, will conduct two flyovers during the event. Anthony Oshinuga, a world-class aerobatics pilot and competitor, will also fly his Pitts Special.
Other attractions at the event will include children’s activities, food and beer trucks, and performances by the Satin Dollz, DJ Dennis and AbSOULute – a band that performs a blend of soul, funk, R&B and classic rock.
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