Friday, December 30, 2011

Service Credit Union Boston - Portsmouth Air Show Named Top Air Show in 2011

PORTSMOUTH—
The United States Army Parachute Team Golden Knights has named the Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show as their 2011 air show of the year. In a presentation at the 2011 International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas, members of the Golden Knights presented air show officials with the award, recognizing the show for their outstanding 2011 event.
The show, held annually at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, hosted the internationally acclaimed Golden Knights at both the 2010 and 2011 shows. The Golden Knights perform their high-flying parachute demonstrations at approximately sixty air shows annually and the Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show was one of just two shows to receive recognition as the show of the year in 2011. The Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show is jointly produced by the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire.
“The Golden Knights are one of the top air show performance teams in the world and we are very humbled to be recognized as one of the best air shows in the country by them,” said Michael Kaufman, CEO of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America.
“We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Steve Wade, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. “It’s great for the show to receive this kind of national recognition.”
The 2012 Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show will feature the United States Navy Blue Angels June 30 and July 1, 2012. Tickets for this awe-inspiring event are on sale now at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.com.
The show will once again have a full lineup of world class performers including single ship military demonstrations, classic warbirds, civilian aerobatic legends, unique ground displays, as well as kid and family-friendly attractions. The show will be announcing lineup additions in the near future.
Ticket options for every budget are available from general admission to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show. Corporate participation/sponsor programs are now available, and additional information is available at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.com. Fans can register at the site to receive updates on performer additions to the show and other show information.
Photo caption: The United States Army Parachute Team Golden Knight team members and air show officials attending the ceremony were (from left to right): SFC Paul Sachs, Maj. Corey Aiken, Andrew Pomeroy, LTC Joe Martin (Commander), Greg Osborn, Michael Kaufman, SSG Howie Sanborn, First Sergeant Bryan Schnell. (Courtesy photo)