THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN™ is excited for our 2024 Air Show on July 20th & 21st! Join us for a family-friendly experience and bring the comforts of home with you; food, non-alcoholic beverages, chairs and more to enjoy the Show! Walk around and enjoy the static display, a chance to meet with pilots, KidZone, and more! There will be two shows per day to choose from; you can choose which show fits your schedule. Aircraft lineup differs from morning to afternoon.
THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM at Willow Run Airport
Founded in 1981 and located in Southeastern Michigan, the Museum quickly grew when it acquired its flyable aircraft, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, and C-47 Skytrain, offering the public the chance to fly in some of America’s most iconic aircraft. In 2004, the Museum experienced a fire that destroyed the original World War Two building that the Museum was housed in, along with most artifacts and aircraft. The efforts to rebuild began immediately, which allowed the Museum to reopen in 2010 in its current location.
Following the success of the Save the Bomber Plant campaign, the Museum purchased a portion of the Willow Run Bomber Plant that produced B-24 Liberators during World War Two. In 2013, the Museum was able to purchase 144,000 square feet of the Plant. The building is currently being used to house and protect of the Museum’s large aircraft acquisitions.
Since the reopening in 2010, the Museum has experienced rapid growth both in their collections as well as in their public programming. The Museum has acquired a dozen static aircraft, five historic flying aircraft, and continues to open exhibits annually. In 2017, the Museum became a part of Unity in Learning, a partnership that brings together the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, Leslie Science and Nature Center as well as the Yankee Air Museum in educational programming with a STEAM background.
Exhibits and static displays include: B-25 Mitchell, A-4 Skyhawk, B-52 Stratofortress, Sea Cobra, F-018 Hornet, F-4 Phantom, EC-121 Warning Star, F-84 Thunderstreak, F-86 & F-100 Sabre’s, F-101 Voodoo, Skymaster, Neptune and more!
Not enough? Then book a joy ride in one of these! B-17 Flying Fortress, C-47 Dakota, Ford Trimotor and UH-1 Huey Iroquois!
2024 show details to be confirmed. The information below is from last year’s show:
The Thunder over Michigan Air Show will feature the USAF Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and much more. Thunder over Michigan is one of America’s leading air shows and is considered the best “warbird” show in America. Held every summer at Willow Run Airport near Detroit, the show features world-class entertainment, unique static displays, and fun for the whole family.
WW2 BATTLES
Thunder Over Michigan is home to the world’s largest air and ground battle re-enactment. More than 250 re-enactors in authentic military uniforms bring to life the sights, sounds and smells of warfare. With restored vintage aircraft, tanks, half-tracks and other equipment, the performance truly makes history come to life.
WWII air & ground battle re-enactment
The Thunder over Michigan Air Show will feature the USAF Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and much more. Thunder over Michigan is one of America’s leading air shows and is considered the best “warbird” show in America. Held every summer at Willow Run Airport near Detroit, the show features world-class entertainment, unique static displays, and fun for the whole family.
Aircraft rides
AIRCRAFT RIDES
Whether it’s in our B-17 “Yankee Lady”, B-25 “Yankee Warrior”, C-47 or WACO Biplane; you can book a ride in any of the Yankee Air Museum’s historic flyable aircraft and experience what it was like to be a military pilot!