WINGS OVER WESTERN KENTUCKY

2026 PERFORMER LINEUP

MIG-17F FRESCO

FIGHTERJETS INC returns to Madisonville with high speed and raw power with the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco. As one of the most intimidating and challenging adversarial aircraft in the Vietnam War, its exceptional maneuverability and afterburning engine pushing well over seven thousand pounds of thrust are tied together in an unforgettable display of early fighter aircraft history.

NEXTGEN EAGLES

The NextGen Eagles are new-generation performers bringing the iconic Christen Eagle back to the national circuit. From their signature minimal wingtip separation to breathtaking opposing passes, they deliver a one-of-a-kind, nostalgic, and engaging performance, blending tight formation flying with precision aerobatics requiring exact throttle control and spacing for every pass.

The SKYLINERS Flight Demonstration Team is a Warbird Flight Demonstration Team showcasing the vintage T-34 Mentor aircraft. Comprised of veterans of the United States military, as well as airline pilots and airshow professionals, they aim to foster patriotism and national pride through airshow formation flying demonstrations while preserving the legacy and history of military aircraft.

SKYLINERS FORMATION TEAM

REDTAILS P-51C MUSTANG

The Commemorative Air Force brings their iconic "Tuskegee Airmen" P-51 Mustang. A flying tribute to America's first military aviators painted in the iconic red-tail markings made famous during World War II, this aircraft honors the courage, skill, and determination of the pilots who broke barriers while serving their country. Watch as they tell the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen at Madisonville.

DOUG LITTON • EXTRA 300S

Accompanied by a single Lycoming engine producing 300 horsepower and large flight control surfaces, Doug Litton tears up the skies over Kentucky in his German-built Extra 300S, an aircraft renowned for its agility and designed for extreme aerobatics. Based in Saint Augustine, FL, Doug trains year-round for aerobatic competitions and airshows.

Founded to honor the legacy of American Aviation, The American Flight Museum is a not-for-profit, flying air museum that flies a Douglas AC-47: America's first in fixed-wing gunships during the Vietnam War. Restored with immaculate care and appreciation for those who have gone before us, this aircraft sports the markings of Sgt. John L. Levitow's aircraft in which he received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

AC-47 SPOOKY

Erik Edgren has logged more than 6,000 flight hours across over 180 aircraft types, with experience as a flight instructor, air combat school pilot, and corporate aviator. His aircraft, the "T-Clips," is a modified 1939 Taylorcraft specially adapted for aerobatic performance with clipped wings, inverted fuel and oil systems, and smoke capability. His routine is sure to place spectacular maneuvers close to the crowd line.

ERIK EDGREN • TAYLORCRAFT

JERRY "JIVE" KERBY • T-28 TROJAN

Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and accomplished fighter pilot with more than 18,000 hours of flight time across 75 different aircraft. Known for his precision, versatility, and commanding presence in the air, Jive has built a remarkable career spanning military aviation, airshows, and jet racing.

ANTHONY QUADRANI • C-45 EXPEDITOR

The C-45 was the World War II military version of the popular Beechcraft Model 18 commercial light transport. Beech built a total of 4,526 of these aircraft for the Army Air Forces between 1939 and 1945. Pilot Anthony Quadrani brings a lifetime of aviation passion to the skies, flying the historic C-45H after building a career that spans more than 20 aircraft types — from the Piper J-3 Cub to the Boeing 747.

Team Fastrax is the largest professional parachute demonstration team in the world. The team roster has more than forty active members with a culmination of more than 175,000 skydives. A Team Fastrax demonstration skydive typically consists of multiple members exiting one of our aircraft over a large crowd such as an airshow or major sporting event and descending to a precise landing, thrilling the spectators.

TEAM FASTRAX

LUKE CARRICO • ANNOUNCER

Air Show Announcer Luke Carrico provides the finest in showmanship and presentation to aerial events worldwide. Since 2008, and professionally since 2015, Luke has dedicated his life to the art form of air show commentary. In addition to his presentation skills, he serves as an independent consultant for air shows nationally, working as a contractor for various entities and the U.S. military.

Performers subject to change.