Wings Over Meridian takes flight at NAS Meridian

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Wings Over Meridian has taken flight.

Fans of aviation flocked to NAS Meridian to see some of the finest flyers and fighters in the air today, including demonstrations from the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, U.S. Army Golden Knights, and the United States Navy’s Blue Angels.

“I just have to say, it’s been so fun seeing all of these aircraft and how we’ve been learning about them. Like, I’m getting to see what I’ve been learning in class, learning about how the ailerons, the airplane, what roll, pitch, and yaw actually look like, what shockwaves look like, so it’s been really awesome to see that,” said said Sloan Berry, an Aerospace Engineering major from Mississippi State University.

“I really love going to air shows, this is probably my fourth one. It’s really exciting getting to see the different types of aircraft and their performance capabilities, since that’s what air shows primarily highlight, with the aerobatics of the slower ones, and then the jets of course, always a favorite,” said Allison White, an Aerospace Engineering Masters Student from Mississippi State University.

“I think my favorite act is the F-35, especially when it can VTOL and it just kind of floats in the air, kind of like a drone. Like that’s, it’s such an engineering marvel, it’s like magic, it’s so cool,” said Steven Coltharp, an Aerospace Engineering major from Mississippi State University.

“I think the F-22 is one of the best fighter jets ever made. It’s just got so much maneuverability, it’s just insane to watch,” said Berry.

Today was only day one, with Wings Over Meridian continuing into Sunday as well.

The gates open at 9am on Sunday, with the second air show set to start at noon, with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights.

Reporting from NAS Meridian, Zack Rogers, WTOK News 11.