The skies over San Anontio were definately filled with thunder, as their website promised, when the Randolph Air Force Base hosted their open house and air show.  Over 150,000 Texans filled the base for an amazing event!  We at John Klatt Airshows were proud to be invited to attend this sensational event. This show was the last stop of our 2011 season, ending another successful year.

Univision 41's Antonio Guillen enjoys an unique view of San Antonio, inverted, in the Air Guard Extra 300L.

WOIA-TV's Delaine Mathieu enthusiastically waves to the cameras while she enjoys an  advance flight for the Randolph AFB Air Show.

Student flight members from the Texas Air National Guard graciously volunteered their time working the airshow with SSgt Jennifer Palette.

Air Guard Aerobatic Team Pilot Bill Kerns performs at the 2011 Randolph Air Force Base Air Show in the Air Guard Extra 300L.

Lt Col John Klatt is "right off the deck" in the Air Guard Staudacher during his performance thrilling the thousand of air show enthusiasts in attendance!

Lt Col John Klatt waves to the fans at the 2011 Randolph Air Force Base Air Show after his final performance on Sunday.

The Air Guard Aerobatic Team saying, "Thank you San Antonio & Randolph Air Force Base for being such gracious host!"

This Thank You banner was one of many that was signed by attendees of the air show and it will be sent to our troops that are serving their country over seas.

The 2011 Amigo Airsho celebrated the 30th Anniversary of this HUGE community aviation event!  Starting in 1980 this non-for-profit event has soared thanks to the dedication of its volunteers!  We at John Klatt Airshows couldn't agree more and were eager to return for a third year!  The Air Guard Aerobatic Team & Max Adrenaline want to thank all of the volunteers, Board of Directors and the El Paso Community for welcoming us to this event and taking such great care of us again this year!

The Air Guard Staudacher 300D flown by Lt Col John Klatt is inverted and in formation with fellow Air Guard Aerobatic Team member Bill Kerns in the Air Guard Extra 300L. Our friend Rob Holland in the Veteran Home Loans MX2 is inverted in this formation as well.

Air National Guard Aerobatic Team pilot Bill Kerns and the El Diario Newspaper's Francisco Alarcon are all thumbs up posing in front of the Air Guard Extra 300L.

Neal Darnell chats with KTDO-TV 46 Telemundo about the Air National Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck and the Max Adreanline performance in advance of the Amigo Airsho.

Air National Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck's Crew Chief Marilyn Darnell waves to the camera from the front seat of the Air Guard Extra 300L.

Lt Col John Klatt in the Air Guard Staudacher buzzes Neal Darnell in the Air National Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck saying, "I see you down there Neal!  Let's race!"

The Air National Guard Mobile Recruiting Unit Display at the 2011 Amigo Airsho is brimming with air show enthusiasts!

Lt Col John Klatt signs a poster for a young air show fan after his saturday performance at the 2011 Amigo Airsho at Biggs Army Airfield.

The Max Adrenaline race is on...Lt Col John Klatt is coming in fromt he right inverted in the Air Guard Staudacher.  Neal Darnell is screaming across the tarmac in the Air Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck.  And here comes Bill Kerns in the Air Guard Extra 300L from the left.  Who crossed the finish line first? 

Here is a beautiful close-up of Lt Col John Klatt in the Air Guard Staudacher with the mountains of El Paso in the background.

The attendance figures exceeded expectations for the 2011 Amigo Airsho.  There were wall-to-wall people as far as the eye could see! In fact over 100,000 people attended this year's event!

MSgt Maloney talks about the many opportunities and benefits of the New Mexico Air National Guard with a group of air show fans.

Amigo Air Sho Fans queued in the longest lines of the season for an autographed poster of Lt Col John Klatt.

Lt Col John Klatt brings a smile to a young fan's face by signing a poster to her with a personalized message.

Lt Col John Klatt makes the day of a group of air show enthusiasts by giving them each a souvenir to remember the event, an Air Guard hat!

The 2011 Holloman Air Force Base Open House & Air Show was named the "Legacy of Liberty" Air Show to add to the patriotic theme and honor servicemembers of the past while inspiring those of the future. The Air National Guard Aerobatic Team & John Klatt Air Shows were proud to be a part of such a special event. 

Air Guard Aerobatic Pilot, Bill Kerns and KBIM News 10, KRQE 13, & KASA 2 FOX Reporter Gabrielle Burkhard are all smiles after her air show advance flight in the Air Guard Extra 300L!

Lt Col John Klatt flies the Air Guard Staudacher in the brillant blue skies over Holloman AFB.

Lt Col John Klatt in the Air Guard Staudacher over one of the Unites States Air Force Thunderbirds' F16s. 

Lt Col Klatt having some fun performing with Dan Buchanan in his unpowered hang glider!

Lt Col Klatt enjoying some time with young air show enthusiasts!  They want to be air show pilots some day too!

Lt Col Klatt helps a couple of air show fans complete the Air Guard survey on the iPads at the Mobile Recruiting Unit.

The Air Guard Mobile Recruiting Unit brimming with air show attendees at the Holloman AFB Open House & Air Show - Legacy of Liberty.

Air Show Fort Smith set record numbers for fans attending the show!  255,000 Air Show enthusiasts attended this event over the weekend and that does not even cournt the numerous fans that watched from their homes and businesses surrounding the airport.  Thank you to the City of Fort Smith and the 188th Fighter Wing for making this a truly memorable event!

Lt Col John Klatt in the Air Guard MXS up front with Bill Kerns in the Air Guard Extra 300L in close formation.  KSFM-TV CBS 5's Mallory Cooke rides in the front seat of the Extra as they take a peak at Fort Smith from the air.

Check out the brillant blue skies of Fort Smith as the Air Guard MXS flies inverted with the Air Guard Extra 300L in tight formation.

Neal Darnell in the Air Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck getting ready for his run during the Friday night show at Fort Smith.

Neal's wife and crew chief, Marilyn, starting up the Air National Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck.

Neal Darnell in the Air Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck creates a little smoke and a little noise at dusk.

Members of the AR ANG chat with air show fans at the Air Guard Mobile Recruiting Unit.

Lt Col John Klatt spends time at the Air Guard Mobile Recruiting Unit visiting with young air show fans.

Air Show enthusiasts are eager to sign a "Thank you for your service" banner to members of the 188 FW that are deployed.

Fort Smith residents packed the air show grounds and the Air Guard Mobile Recruiting Unit.

Lt Col Klatt passes just off the deck above the Air Guard Flash Fire Jet Truck during their performance of Max Adrenaline.

This photograph says it all...

Huge crowds continue on Sunday at Airshow Fort Smith!

A mother encourages her children to sign a banner thanking the deployed members of the 188FW for their service.

Team Arkansas & Team Klatt

TSgt Jean Jackson & Bill Kerns are all smiles after her incentive flight!

MSgt Craig Garner prepares for his incentive flight in the Air Guard Extra 300L.

TSgt Eric Marin & Bill Kerns give a big thumbs up after their flight in the skies above Fort Smith!

Check out the massive crowds at Airshow Fort Smith!