A variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations and a World War II reenactment filled the tarmac and sky at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles on Saturday.
The event featured public safety displays and a World War II reenactment. More than 75 children, 8 to 17 years old, took part in the Young Eagles program to introduce them to flying.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from Joint Base Lewis McChord stands on display on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A Russian-built Yakovlev Yak-3 WWII fighter plane registered to Bill Shephert of Diamond Point prepares for takeoff from Fairchild Airport on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A Stinson SM-8A Detroiter belonging to Port Townsend Aero Museum sits on display at Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A Bell 206B JetRanger helicopter takes off from the tarmac for a demonstration flight at Fairchild Airport on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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