WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An 18-minute fireworks display lit up the sky on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Friday, June 28th.
"Fireworks are a great American tradition, and the base wants to share that experience with our neighbors as a way of saying 'Thank you" for their ongoing support to our Airmen and Air Force," said Dave Egner, event director.
A section of the museum grounds were be open to the public and base officials encouraged families from surrounding communities to come out and join in an "advance" celebration of America's birthday.
The fireworks and parking were complimentary.
"Fireworks are a great American tradition, and the base wants to share that experience with our neighbors as a way of saying 'Thank you" for their ongoing support to our Airmen and Air Force," said Dave Egner, event director.
A section of the museum grounds were be open to the public and base officials encouraged families from surrounding communities to come out and join in an "advance" celebration of America's birthday.
The fireworks and parking were complimentary.
