A very successful weekend

Waiting for the onslaught of customers are, from left, Karen Armacost, Bobbie Davis and Theresa Brinkerhoff.

Saturday's rain did not stop people from getting their photos taken in a "Blue Angel."

Thousands of people showed up at Martin State Airport for the weekend's Star-Spangled festivities. Over 4,000 visitors walked through the museum over the two days and the gift shop did a brisk business. Anything connected with the Blue Angels was quickly gobbled up by the aviation enthusiasts, both young and old.

Four aircraft from the Strawberry Point static display -- the B-57A, TA4-J, F4-C and T-34C -- were popular with people who came to see the planes, including the Blue Angels, on the airport tarmac.

The weather was perfect Sunday after a rain-spattered Saturday kept the crowds down and the air show behind schedule. Both the Blue Angels and the Canadian F-18 entertained the crowds with their take-offs and landings.

Many visitors expressed the hope that the successful weekend could convince officials to return air shows to Martin State.