The Arctic Thunder Air Show is an

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and open house event held biennially at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

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since 1990. It is a free event open to the general public and one of the largest public events in Alaska. The 2010 show was marred by a tragedy due to a C-17 transport plane crash just a few days before the event, but it still managed to draw a crowd estimated at least 100,000."Arctic Thunder set to shatter turnout records"
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8-1-2010 In addition to performances by military teams such as the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels, the show also features appearances by civilian aerial performers.

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* 1990 establishments in Alaska Air shows in the United States Aviation in Alaska Culture of Anchorage, Alaska Recurring events established in 1990 Tourist attractions in Anchorage, Alaska Events in Alaska {{Aviation-stub