Sauk Valley

Wings Over Whiteside airshow returns to Rock Falls July 22-23

The P-51 Mustang "Betty Jane" lands at the Whiteside County Airport on Thursday morning after flying a round trip to Savannah from Rock Falls. The Wings of Freedom tour at the Whiteside County Airport gave visitors a chance to see real World War II planes up close and personal, talk to their flight crew members, and even get a ride in a plane.

ROCK FALLS – Wings Over Whiteside, featuring an airshow, live music a fun run and food vendors, returns July 22-23 to the Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road.

The public can watch performers practice from noon to 5 p.m. that Friday. Admission is free, and food vendors will be on hand.

Saturday begins with a 2K Fun Run at 8 a.m. Register at www.724Fitnssontherock.com or from 7 to 7:30 a.m. at the runway.

The EAA Young Eagles will give free airplane rides to children ages 8 to 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at https://fb.me/e/2A52jJncc.

The airshow will run from 2 to 4 p.m. Performing will be Patty Wagstaff, Full Throttle Formation Team, Trojan Phlyers, Eric Edgren, RJ Gritter, Betsy Biscuit Bomber, and the P-51D Mustang and FG-1D Corsair from the Warbird Heritage Foundation.

30 West Band will play from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and food vendors will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Parking is $5 and admission $10 for ages 11 and older on Saturday.

Go to www.wingsoverwhiteside.com for more information.

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