The U.S. Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

Make sure you have your cameras ready for this signature NAS Oceana Air Show performance! The Virginia Beach skies will be thunderous as the locally based squadrons display the Navy’s Carrier Air Wing aircraft and demonstrate the superb capabilities of a fighting force that can support national tasking anywhere in the world. The number and type of aircraft that participate are different every year, so you’ll just have to wait and see how loud the “sound of freedom” will be!

This year, we are thrilled to welcome back the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Get ready to witness 43,340 pounds of advanced air superiority and supermaneuvrability of the F-22 Raptor, executing complex tactical maneuvers beyond the capabilities of any other fighter aircraft. You won’t want to miss this display of the most dominant fighter in the world!

NAS Oceana’s very own Rhino Demo Team will be back to perform heart-stopping maneuvers in the Navy’s high performance, twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Hailing from VFA-106, the “Gladiators,” LCDR Mark "Jaba" Buck, LT Wyatt "Donkey" Rudasill, LT Victoria "Trash Cat” Gibbons, LT Joseph "Beta" Rooney, LT Mason "Scooter McGavin" Louthan, LT Timothy "Debbie" Walsh, and LCDR Michael "Longshot" Segalla demonstrate the supreme capabilities of the mighty Super Hornet, which has earned a reputation as the backbone of the Navy’s carrier air wing and a workhorse within the fleet.

Make sure you have your cameras ready for this signature NAS Oceana Air Show performance! The sky will darken when this “aluminum overcast” passes over the crowd as locally based squadrons show their colors. The number and type of aircraft that participate is different every year, so you’ll just have to wait and see how loud the “sound of freedom” will be!

The Navy Legacy Flight Foundation program matches today's frontline military fighters with their predecessors in close flight maneuvers at air shows nationwide. USN F/A-18F "Rhino" fighters, F/A-18G "Growler" Electronic Countermeasure aircraft, and F-35C Lightning II fly on the wings of World War II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters in an amazing tribute to Naval Aviators both past and present. The U.S. Navy's TACDEMO teams from VFA-106 and VFA-122 are the U.S. Navy's Legacy Flight teammates. These talented active duty aviators fly the dynamic Super Hornet tactical demonstrations that precede our Navy Legacy flights. Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122), also known as the "Flying Eagles", are the west coast team and Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106), also known as the "Gladiators", are the east coast team. Starting in 2022, all types of the U.S. Navy training aircraft will also be doing static demonstrations at airshows and performing Legacy Flights with the fighters and legacy warbird aircraft. The Navy approves a select group of civilian pilots to fly their warbirds in formation with the TACDEMO and F-35C aircraft. Intensive training and preparation are the focus of a week-long mission each spring to prepare the pilots for safe and enjoyable demonstrations all over the U.S.

We are proud to welcome the F-35C Lightning II Demonstration Team back to the NAS Oceana Air Show this year to perform a variety of aerial maneuvers in the Navy's newest fighter and it's only 5th generation stealth aircraft. The pilots and aircraft from the VFA-125 "Rough Riders," stationed at NAS Lemoore, Calif., will provide just a glimpse of the incredible flying characteristics and power of this mighty machine, while showcasing the advanced training taught to every Navy and Marine Corps Aviator to fly the F-35C.

Ready for the HEAT?! We are pleased to announce that Firewalkers International Pyro will be once again providing their epic and safe Pyrotechnic shows during the 2025 NAS Oceana Air Show. This elite team of professionals bring the heat to air shows nationwide, adding crowd-thrilling visuals that take air shows from awesome to unforgettable!

Precision, power and pure adrenaline! We’re thrilled to welcome back Kevin Coleman to the 2025 NAS Oceana Air Show. With skills honed under the mentorship of aviation legends, Coleman sets the bar for aerobatic flight with his incredible skill and precision. Watch him push it to the limit with his gravity defying skills in the Red Bull Air Force’s Extra 300 SHP. You don’t want to miss Kevin Coleman’s full-throttle performance!

Get ready to look up! We’re welcoming Skydive Suffolk back to the skies over NAS Oceana! They’re prepared to bring high-altitude excitement and precision parachute jumps to this year’s air show. Don’t miss their beautiful demonstration of courage, control, and pure adrenaline!

Defying gravity—and fear—Sam Tryggvason is bringing her daring wing walking act to NAS Oceana for the first time ever! Wingwalker Sam has honed her craft at air shows across North America since 2014 with her roaring, smoke-bellowing, Grumman Airshow-Cat biplane, piloted by her husband, Mike Tryggvason.  While safely harnessed, Sam performs a spectacular 10-minute smoke-on aerobatic sequence showcasing the ultimate ‘trust walk,’ a demonstration of Crew Resource Management at its finest, and the skills that have led to modern-day air-to-air refueling. As a military veteran, Sam dedicates each performance as a tribute to service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. It’s a heart-pounding display of strength, balance, and bravery that must be seen to be believed!

A familiar voice and a fan favorite, Ric Peterson returns to the mic to narrate the NAS Oceana Air Show. An award-winning broadcast journalist with decades of air show experience and a passion for aviation, Ric brings every performance to life with an energy that keeps the crowd listening from takeoff to landing. Ric has been a voice over talent, and radio and TV host for over 30 years. You may know Ric as the voice of Fleet Week San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Air Show, The Canadian National International Air Show in Toronto, Friendship Day MCAS Iwakuni Japan, and the Sanicole Airshow in Belgium. Additionally, Ric is an Honorary Member of the Snowbirds Jet Demonstration team. He’s been part of the NAS Oceana family for years, and we are excited to welcome him back to the mic!

Back by popular demand! The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is will return to the flight line for the 2025 NAS Oceana Air Show. At six stories tall and weighing in at more than 11 tons, this is sure to bring BIG smiles across the flight line to help us celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Navy!

Get ready to witness a classic in action! Greg Colyer of Acemaker Aviation will bring his beautifully restored T-33 Shooting Star, the U.S. Air Force’s first operational jet trainer to this year’s show. With precision, grace, and a whole lot of jet noise, Colyer’s demo showcases a performance that pays tribute to military aviation history.

Get ready for the THUNDER! Warbird Thunder’s dynamic duo puts on an energetic aerobatic routine that’s equal parts nostalgia and adrenaline. Flying two meticulously restored T-6 Texans, these pilots fill the sky with loops, rolls, and dramatic smoke trails all while flying wingtip to wingtip. It’s a can’t-miss performance that celebrates the spirit and skill of the Greatest Generation.

Redline Airshows brings heart-pounding aerobatics that keep you on the edge of your seat! This dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is known for delivering high-energy performances across North America. Ken and Austin Rieder’s expertly choreographed routine combines skill, speed and daring maneuvers. With high-speed precision and dramatic smoke trails, Redline delivers a show that’s fast, fierce, and unforgettable.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a Jet Truck! The Smoke N Thunder Jet Truck will bring the heat to NAS Oceana’s Air Show with its roaring 12,000-horsepower jet engine that blasts down the runway in full afterburner. Driven by Hayden Proffitt II, this flame-belching beast races airplanes, shatters speed records, and will prove to newcomers why Smoke N Thunder is a fan favorite!