by Tom Pawlesh
The National Warplane Museum held their annual “Greatest Show on Turf” air display in Geneseo, New York over the weekend of July 10/11, 2021. after a year off due to Covid 19. This was the event’s 40th anniversary, which they titled
Operation Thanks From Above to honor the countless first responders, essential workers and medical personnel who have helped others throughout the pandemic. This year, the air show adopted a drive-in style arrangement, with each vehicle assigned a 20’ x 20’ square for viewing. The drive-in style seemed to be well-accepted by attendees; visitors spread out their blankets, chairs and food and picnicked next to their cars. Restrooms were spread out for social distancing and to eliminate long walks from vehicles. While most people brought their own food and drinks, food trucks were present on the field.