Flying over Lake Michigan

Millions of people turned out along Chicago's beautiful lakefront to watch the Air & Water Show, the largest FREE admission exhibition of its kind in the United States.
My kids live close to the lake and watched Friday's practice flights from the comfort of their own balcony, Some of these photos were taken from their balcony.

On Saturday they walked the short
Distance to the beach. They do not have to worry about parking or transportation. They were able to get some really great pictures from the lakefront.

The US Airforce Thunderbirds were participating in the show for the first time since 2018

.This was the first time they performed this newly choreographed demonstration of the capabilities of the Air Force’s fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

I am so glad that Ecency gives us this easy option to include videos in our posts! I really like this video. Thanks, Ella!
I have flown many miles in commercial airliners, but I don't think I would enjoy this kind of flying! And I am certainly glad that I have never had to live in fear of planes flying overhead.

There are many more great air show photos, so don't be surprised if I post more of them soon!