An assortment of broadcast-definition b-roll from air shows.

No one is ever too young or too old to enjoy an air show.

The U.S. Thunderbirds will provide more than 100 performances to spectators in 2009.

Whether spectators stay for an entire day or just a few hours, air shows provide a full-spectrum experience.

Vistitors to air shows not only get to see daring maneuvers overhead, but also get to see, touch, and climb aboard aircraft of all vintages.

Spectators often arrive at air shows for the low-cost ticket prices, but always leave marveling at the high-value entertainment.

Parachute acts are among the most popular perfomances at air shows.

The daring maneuvers of pilots at air shows deliver unparalleled excitement to spectators.

Air show performances often juxtapose vintage aircraft against supersonic jets.

Air show crowds are treated to a variety of on-the-ground amusements in addition to overhead action.

Gliders have become a standard feature in the air show repertoire.

The tradition of bi-planes at air shows goes back to the barn-storming days of the 1920s, but it's still alive today.

Many air shows have incorporated video, thus bringing the in-cockpit experience to spectators on-site and on the Internet.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform throughout Canada and the United States.

Aircraft on display range from tiny bi-planes to gargantuan military transports.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will deliver more than 100 perfomances in 2009.

Air show attendance was up 12 to 15 percent in 2008 with even higher numbers expected in 2009.

Families looking for low-cost, high-value entertainment have focused disproportionately on air shows during recessinary times.

The art of wing walking.

The variety of action at air shows provides something of interest for everyone in the family.

Air shows provide a variety of aerobatic performances by the world's most talented pilots.