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Navy Parachute Team
2000 Trident Way, Bldg. 624
San Diego, CA 92155
Feb. 9, 2011
Leap Frogs to kick off Centennial of Naval Aviation Celebrations
The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, “The Leap Frogs,” is scheduled to perform during the opening ceremony of the Centennial of Naval Aviation kick-off event over San Diego Bay, Feb. 12.
Free and open to the public, the event will feature more than 200 modern-day and historic aircraft from the past 100 years and performances by the Leap Frogs during the Parade of Flight.
“We’re very proud to be part of this historic event,” said Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Justin Gauny, the team’s leading chief petty officer. “The Navy has developed some incredible aircraft over the past century. Working beside them will be an honor and the possibility of jumping out of some of them is very exciting for us!”
The team plans to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), at Naval Air Station North Island, for one of the jumps. The carrier is homeported in Bremerton.
The Parade of Flight is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and may be viewed from NASNI show center. There will also be more than 75 historic, static aircraft, a classic car show, live entertainment and ship tours. Venue gates open at 9 a.m. and parking is free.
Background on “The Leap Frogs”
The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, “The Leap Frogs,” was created in the late 1960s when Navy SEALs performed at air shows on weekends. The Department of Defense officially commissioned the Leap Frogs in 1974 with the mission of demonstrating Navy excellence throughout the United States. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego.
The team currently consists of parachutists who are Navy SEAL (SEa, Air, Land), SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman) commandos and an aircrew survival equipmentman. SEALs are the U.S. Navy’s special operations force and the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Command. SEALs are an offensive force focused on small-unit operations, which allow for increased mobility and flexibility. SWCC operators maintain the inventory of state-of-the-art, high-performance boats used for special operations missions. They are extensively trained in special operations craft and weapons tactics, techniques and procedures.
Leap Frogs performances may include canopy formations that team members create with their blue and gold parachutes. Some demonstrations also include colorful smoke, pyrotechnics, and a patriotic presentation of the American flag.
For more information about the Leap Frogs, visit: www.leapfrogs.navy.mil. For more information about NSW programs visit: www.sealswcc.com.
Media Advisory
Date: February 8, 2011
Contact: Allyson Conroy
(619) 278-7025
San Diego Bay safety zone for Parade of Flight
SAN DIEGO – The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on San Diego Bay the afternoon of Feb. 12th, during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Parade of Flight.
Everyone is highly encouraged to view the Parade of Flight from the land, however for those planning on getting underway, the safety zone will be in affect from noon to 4:00 p.m., and boaters will be able to view the festivities from the perimeter of the safety zone that will be in affect at western end of Harbor Island, south to the North Island Naval Base; near downtown boaters will be able to view from the eastern end of Harbor Island to the G Street Pier. The southern boundary line will cross the bay from North Embarcadero Park across the channel at buoy #23 to the Coronado ferry landing. The safety zone will be enforced by law enforcement personnel on the water and mariners are encouraged to contact Coast Guard or harbor patrol boats they see if they have any questions.
Boaters are asked to be clear of the safety zone by 11:30 a.m., and are asked to plan accordingly to avoid potential delays.
The safety zone is needed to protect the public from the aircraft that will be performing demonstrations during the event. The Navy will also be operating large air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) within the safety zone.
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Harbor Police patrol boats will be in position along the edges of the safety zone, and will make adjustments to the viewing lines as necessary. Boat operators must follow the directions of the patrol boats.
The Coast Guard may permit the passage of commercial and recreational vessels along the edges of the safety zone under the escort of a law enforcement vessel. These escorts may occur periodically based on the schedule of the air show and the weather conditions at the time. Boaters may ask to be escorted through the safety zone by hailing the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on VHF-FM marine radio channel 16. Boaters are reminded they may not move through the safety zone unless escorted by the Coast Guard.
The safety zone is the result of the coordinated joint efforts between the Navy, Federal Aviation Administration and the Coast Guard.
***EDITOR’S NOTE*** The graphic below shows the safety zone, the red shows the perimeter of the safety zone.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2011
Release 09-11
Naval Base Coronado
(619) 545-8136
Blue Angels To Fly In Centennial Celebration
CORONADO – The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, will kick-off the aerial Parade of Flight in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation February 12 over San Diego Bay.
The kick-off event and open house will be held at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), Coronado, Calif., and will include Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aircraft, from pre-World War I to the present Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet.
Naval Air Station North Island’s gates open at 8 a.m. and the Parade of Flight begins at 1 p.m.
For more information about the Blue Angels, call LT Katie Kelly, Blue Angels Public Affairs Officer at: (760) 339-2335. For details on the 100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House, call Angelic Dolan, Naval Air Station North Island Public Affairs Officer at (619) 545-8136 or visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona. For more information about the Centennial of Naval Aviation please visit www.public.navy.mil/airfor/centennial.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2011
Release 08-11
Naval Base Coronado
(619) 545-8136
History is in the Air!
CORONADO – The largest formation of military aircraft since WWII will fly over San Diego Bay in a history-making flight, Saturday February 12 at 1p.m., commemorating the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
The parade of flight will include aircraft from the earliest days of flight up through the latest, most modern tactical aircraft in Naval Aviation.
Rear Admiral Pat McGrath who leads the Centennial of Naval Aviation effort said, “One hundred years ago Naval Aviation was on the heels of the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk. Here in San Diego, experiments with “hydroaeroplanes” set the stage for the flying machine to become an integral part of our Navy.”
Today the evolution of technology has taken flight from the speed of a fast jog to well beyond the speed of sound. The inventory, missions and aircraft types have expanded to cover everything from transporting people and parts, to mountain rescue, combat operations and air interdiction.
“Even with all the innovation and technology improvements, America’s Navy depends on what it has always relied on…brave and intelligent men and women who volunteer to serve their nation. With the inaugural Centennial event here we honor, celebrate and commemorate those who have and continue to “Fly Navy!”
Naval Base Coronado opens to the public at 8 a.m. and will offer ships tours, entertainment and static displays of aircraft where aircrew will be available to discuss their aircraft and more.
For the latest February 12th Parade of Flight and North Island Open House information, visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2011
Release 03-11
North Island’s Featured Film
February 5, at NASNI Theatre
CORONADO- Naval Air Station North Island’s Lowry Theater will feature a variety of movie clips and a full-length film that portrays North Island and its Naval aviators, on Saturday, February 5, from 2-4 p.m.
Navy Region Southwest Morale, Welfare & Recreation in collaboration with the Coronado Historical Association and the USS Midway museum’s Historian Karl Zingheim, will present the two-hour educational program. This event is free and open to the general public. The featured film was made in 1941, Dive Bomber, starring Fred MacMurray and Errol Flynn. The film is in color and includes many scenes shot on base at North Island.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For those without access permission on NASNI, you must register your vehicle by February 1. If you would like to RSVP and pre-register your vehicle to drive on base for the movie presentation event, please call 619-545-0046, or email Debora.Allen@navy.mil.
For the latest February 12th Parade of Flight and North Island Open House information, visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona.
For more information about the Centennial of Naval Aviation please visit www.public.navy.mil/airfor/centennial.
Naval Base Coronado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2011
Release 01-11
Naval Base Coronado
Public Affairs Officer
(619) 545-8136
Celebrate 100 Years of Naval Aviation!
CORONADO-Join us for a kick-off celebration featuring the 100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House on February 12, 2011. This exciting event begins at 9 a.m. aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, the official “Birthplace of Naval Aviation.” This historic celebration promises to be an exciting event with free family fun all day long. The event is open to the public with free admission and parking.
Event gates open at 9 a.m. with numerous fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Experience live entertainment on two stages throughout the day or tour an aircraft carrier and two other Navy ships. Thrill to the daring motorcycle stunts of Metal Mulisha and check out more than 70 aircraft, from vintage planes to the newest fighter jets, some with retro-paint jobs to pay tribute to aviation’s past. Don’t miss the classic car show featuring everything from antique car collections to muscle cars. Stroll through Centennial Village inside a working hangar bay and hear from local historians who have documented 100 years of naval aviation from its deep roots in San Diego. Visit the sponsor and vendor booths, food and beverage venues, children’s activities and more.
At 1 p.m., witness the spectacle of the Parade of Flight, a massive military fly-over above San Diego Bay, beginning with a jump by the elite Navy Leap Frogs. Followed by the skies over the Bay being filled with more than 200 historic and modern-day aircraft, from World War I to modern Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard airplanes and helicopters. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime aerial review. Free blanket seating, and bleacher seating for a nominal fee, will be available at North Island’s “Show Center.”
Take advantage of this opportunity to see the world’s finest aircraft up close, talk with aviators and aircrew personnel, and honor naval aviation heritage at its birthplace. Participate in this historic event that commemorates a century of progress and achievement in military aviation.
For the latest February 12th Parade of Flight and North Island Open House information, visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona.
For details on media credentialing, call Angelic Dolan, Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs Officer at 619 545-8136 or visit http://mwrtoday.com/cona/press. For more information about the Centennial of Naval Aviation please visit www.public.navy.mil/airfor/centennial. For further information on the event contact Wanda Riggs, CSP Regional Marketing at 619-556-2334.
Naval Base Coronado
MEDIA RELEASE
January 5, 2011
Release 01-11
For Your Safety
We are happy to have you, your friends and family as our guests at 100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House, February 12, as we celebrate the Centennial of Naval Aviation. We will do everything to ensure that your Open House experience is safe and enjoyable. Every effort will be made to minimize delays in entering and leaving the air station.
We ask for your cooperation in keeping potentially dangerous items safely outside the air station. To speed up the process, there will be checkpoints at all venue entrances, as well as at the entrance to the pier for ship tours. All bags will be inspected, and all individuals are subject to search prior to entering the venue gates, or onto the pier. It is recommended that spectators minimize the number and size of permitted items to reduce the inspection time prior to access into the venue gates. Please note that this security applies to all military and civilian personnel and is in effect throughout the year.
ALL adults need to have a VALID form of identification. To bring your vehicle onto a military base, you must have a valid driver’s license, current registration and physical proof of insurance (Insurance card). If driving a rental car, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance & car rental agreement will be required.
The following items are prohibited inside the venue and subject to confiscation:
- Weapons (regardless of permit) including firearms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), replica or toy weapons, pepper spray or stun guns
- Alcoholic beverages, unless purchased from approved vendors
- Ice chests or coolers
- Pets, other than service animals
- Glass containers
- Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, (kick and electric) scooters or skateboards
- Backpacks/Bags larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (standard backpacks)
Permitted Items:
- Children’s wagons (non-motorized)
- Standard backpacks
- PCS/cellular phones, pagers and FRS transceivers
- Fanny packs and purses, or bags 8 1/2 x 11 inches or smaller
- Cameras and camcorders
- Hand held umbrellas
- Wheelchairs
- Baby diaper bags and strollers, if attending with an infant or small child (Stroller parking is available in a designated area behind the grandstands. Strollers are not permitted in the grandstand seating area.)
Please note:
- Unattended bags and packages will be removed from the premises.
- Sun protection, including hat, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and sun screen are recommended. Since it is February a jacket would be advisable.
- Water will be available for sale throughout the venue area.
- Wear comfortable footgear; the flight line is paved and you may walk long distances.
- Smoking is not permitted near aircraft, in any building, on the ships, or on the pier.
- During the Event, bicycle racks will be installed near the venue entrance gates. Chaining to a flight line fence is prohibited.
For more detail information on the military base requirements and driving directions to the event please log onto www.mwrtoday.com/cona.
-USN-
Phone: (619) 545-8136 – Fax: (619) 545-0182
Naval Base Coronado
MEDIA RELEASE
November 29, 2010
Release 02-10
Dear Editor or Promotions Director:
Naval Air Station North Island, the official “Birthplace of Naval Aviation,” will celebrate the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a 100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House, February 12.
The “100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House” will include a historic aerial review over the San Diego Bay, a flightline full of numerous types of aircraft displays from old vintage aircraft to the newest technology of fighter jets, aircraft carrier and amphibious assault ship tours, a motorcycle stunt show, antique car collections, sponsor and vendor booths, live entertainment, food and beverage, children’s activities and more. This event is celebration of 100 years of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation progress and achievement.
Press Credentials: Press credentials for the event can be requested by going online to www.mwrtoday.com/cona and clicking on “Press Information.”
Media Day: We welcome members of the media throughout the North Island Open House, and have set aside Friday, Feb. 11 just for you. Subject to availability, members of the press will be able to fly with our civilian or military performers. More information on the media flights will be given, as it becomes available.
More Information: For the latest information on the “100th Anniversary Parade of Flight and North Island Open House” please visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona or call 619-545-8136.
Thank you for your assistance in publicizing this spectacular event. Admission and parking are FREE!
Sincerely,
Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs Office
Naval Air Station North Island
PO BOX 357033
San Diego, CA 92135
www.mwrtoday.com/cona
Naval Base Coronado
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2010
Release 01-10
POC: Angelic Dolan
Naval Base Coronado
(619) 545-8136
SAVE THE DATE
NORTH ISLAND TO HOST NAVAL AVIATION CENTENNIAL KICK-OFF AIR SHOW
Naval Air Station North Island, the official “Birthplace of Naval Aviation,” will kick off the 2011 Centennial of Naval Aviation with an air show featuring a historic aerial review February 12. This event will begin a year-long celebration of 100 years of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation progress and achievement.
In 1911, the Navy’s first aviator, Lieutenant T.G. Ellyson trained at North Island and later qualified in the A-1 Triad, the Navy’s first aircraft. After 100 years, Naval Aviation has grown from a minor tactical capability to a primary instrument of our national security.
The air show will include a flightline full of numerous types of aircraft displays from old vintage aircraft to the newest technology of fighter jets, aircraft carrier and amphibious assault ship tours, tactical demonstration by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, a motorcycle stunt show, antique car collections, sponsor and vendor booths, live entertainment, food and beverage, children’s activities and more.
This once-in-a-lifetime celebration promises to be an exciting event for the entire family. Admission and parking is free to the general public. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the world’s finest aircraft, aviators and aircrew personnel up close, to honor Naval Aviation heritage at its birthplace, and to participate in this historic event that commemorates a century of invaluable community support.
For the latest February 12th Open House information please visit www.mwrtoday.com/cona or call 619-545-8136.
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Phone: (619) 545-8136 – Fax: (619) 545-0182
