Pacific Airshow Impacted by Government Shutdown, Military Planes Absent

Government Shutdown's Effect on Pacific Airshow

• ⚠️ The ongoing government shutdown, now in its second day with no end in sight, is significantly impacting the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach.
• 🎯 Performers connected with the US military will not be present due to the shutdown.

Absence of Military Favorites

• ✈️ Crowd favorites like the Air Force Thunderbirds will not be performing this year.
• 💥 Similarly, the F-35 fighter jets and the NORAD flight interception demonstration have been canceled.

Airshow Continues with Non-Military Acts

• 🇨🇦 Organizers still plan a five-plus hour show, featuring performances by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Royal Air Falcons.
• 🎟️ Many attendees have tickets from the previous year, which were impacted by fog, and are still planning to attend and be supportive.

Public Reaction to Cancellations

• 😞 Visitors expressed disappointment, particularly regarding the absence of fast jets and the breaking of the sound barrier.
• 🤷 Some attendees understand that federal shutdowns affect federally funded activities, stating "it is what it is."