Thunderbirds & Legacy at Duluth Air Show | Duluth News

The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo roared into action this weekend with scorching temps and jaw-dropping aerial thrills — featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds in their only Minnesota stop of 2026, plus a hometown hero commander from Esko. With one pilot sidelined, the team flew five planes instead of six — but the sky still lit up with precision and pyrotechnics. Aerobatic legend Britt Lincoln, making her first big airshow in Duluth, brought fresh tricks and personal history. A special tribute honored WWII ace Major Richard I. Bong with a P-38 Lightning flyover mirroring his historic route — a dream for pilot Steve Hinton. Crowds swelled to near 30K on Saturday, with extra seating added for Sunday’s finale. Don’t miss the massive C-5 Galaxy and a lineup of vintage and modern aircraft — gates open Sunday at 9 AM, flying until 4 PM. Check duluthairshow.com for all the details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5b3b4673915bc0c