While the week started out with grey skies and not-so-distant storms threatening to put a damper on festivities, Fun ‘n Sun 2017 was ultimately unstoppable. By Wednesday, the skies opened up over Lakeland’s Linder Regional Airport, and aviation fans of all ages were guaranteed that there would be no shortage of sun or fun. Although, anyone who neglected to pack extra sunscreen may have felt regret on Thursday morning.
Gallery: Sun ‘n Fun 2017 Thrills Fans of All Ages
Key Takeaways:
- Sun 'n Fun 2017 ultimately proved successful and sunny despite an initial week of grey skies and threatening storms.
- The airshow featured prominent aerobatic demonstrations by the Patrouille de France and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who also performed a joint display.
- Attendees enjoyed a diverse showcase of aviation, including various personal aircraft, historical planes, unique helicopters like the original Batcopter, and classic warbirds such as P51-D Mustangs and B25-H Mitchells.
- The event's highlights and aircraft were extensively captured by photographer and aviation enthusiast Gary Rosier.
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