Air Show returning March 19-20, 2016 Published May 7, 2015 By 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. -- Luke Air Force Base's 56th Fighter Wing will host an air show March 19 and 20, 2016. The event is free and open to the public. The upcoming air show marks Luke's 75th year of operation since its founding in 1941. "Luke AFB has trained fighter pilots for every war and conflict since we were called Litchfield Park Air Base back in 1941, so it's special that we get to celebrate 75 years of service here in the West Valley with an air show," said Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th FW commander. "We're excited to open up the base to the public and showcase our mission of training the world's greatest F-35 and F-16 fighter pilots. We'll have lots of aerial performances and of course the new F-35 on display. I hope everyone can come out and see the great things Luke's Airmen do every day." The F-35 Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon will be among the static displays. The schedule of aerial performers and full list of aircraft on static display is being developed. Luke welcomed more than 150,000 spectators per day during the air show weekend in 2014 and expects to host that many Arizonans next year. As in past years, Luke AFB's website will feature a page dedicated to the 2016 air show which will provide additional information as it becomes available. Look for this web page to be active this summer on www.luke.af.mil. Valley media outlets looking more information may contact Capt. Ryan DeCamp at (623) 856-7033 or via email at ryan.decamp@us.af.mil.