When the Military Comes to Town: Local Air Show Kicks Off Summer Season

Every year, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park marks the official start of summer for downstate New Yorkers. Now in its 16th year, the air show, commonly referred to as the Jones Beach Air Show, is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend with low and high-flying aircraft welcoming summer with a bang. As with any air show, military aviation typically takes center stage, with almost every branch represented both current and historical, as well as a contingent…