48th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration / May 18-20

[Josh]

On May 18 - 20, 2007, the City of Torrance continues its long-standing tradition and marks its 48th consecutive year of hosting the Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration. Click here for more information on the events that weekend.  Mark your calendars and help honor and thank the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces.

Parade route is along Torrance Boulevard from Crenshaw Boulevard to Madrona Avenue.

Military exhibits
Military exhibits including aircrafts, vehicles, and support equipment will be on display for everyone at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot between Acapulco & Macy's (previously Robinson's May).

May 18 & 19, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Del Amo Fashion Center, 21519-A Madrona Avenue.

May 20, 2007
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Del Amo Fashion Center, 21519-A Madrona Avenue.
     
Free Concert:
The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform an enjoyable variety of music for all ages, for free! The Band of the Golden West is comprised of 60 talented and versatile musicians. Utilizing its talent to the fullest, it has performed at gubernatorial inaugurations, Rose Parade, and other noteworthy events.  Stationed in the San Fransisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base in Fiarfiled, California, the Band of the Golden West is the only remaining active duty Air Force band west of the rockies.  Come here them perform jazz, latin music and your favorite patriotic tunes! 

May 18, 2007
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive

PARADE:
This year, the tradition continues in Torrance where the community gathers to honor and thank the nation's Armed Forces for their generous and selfless acts.  Torrance's parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation.  As one of few cities designated by the Department of Defense, the City of Torrance is proud to honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces. This year, the Parade will be led by General Kevin P. Chilton of the United States Air Force, the honored branch.

May 19, 2007
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parade route is along Torrance Boulevard from Crenshaw Boulevard to Madrona Avenue.

[phantomphan1974]

C-17 will be making fly-by's as well.  As for a schedule, not sure yet, but I have a way to contact the Sqd to see if they have something.  It was great last year.

[phantomphan1974]

Found out from BarneyPilot on Fencecheck.com that they are schedule to have the flying between 2:15pm and 3:00pm.  He said last year they started at 12:15, but had a blast.  Here are some from last year.

[phantomphan1974]

Found out from BarneyPilot on Fencecheck.com that they are schedule to have the flying between 2:15pm and 3:00pm.  He said last year they started at 12:15, but had a blast.  Here are some from last year.

Any flight info from the local TOA pilots?

[Josh]

Found out from BarneyPilot on Fencecheck.com that they are schedule to have the flying between 2:15pm and 3:00pm.  He said last year they started at 12:15, but had a blast.  Here are some from last year.

Any flight info from the local TOA pilots?

Good question, I'll look into it.

[Josh]

Golden Knights on the ground at TOA, day before the last Armed Forces Parade.

[phantomphan1974]

Not going to be able to make it this year    Going to KROQ Wennie Roast.  Josh your going to have to take pictures for me if you would please.

[Josh]

I'll try, I've been wanting to try the new parking structure over there too.

[phantomphan1974]

Shots of the UH-60 from Ft Irwin at Del Amo Mall

[Josh]

Alright, been busy, but I finally got some time to post some of the photos from the parade. 

There weren't many fly-bys this year, 2 CJ-6s & 2 T-34s to start with. Then 4 other T-34s, a Blackhawk, a P-51, C-17 and an HH-65.

Photo 6 is of the Grand Marshal Kevin Chilton and his wife, Kathy who is also a Colonel in the AF Reserve.

Photo 7 is of Mayor Frank Scotto.

I didn't get some of the planes, cause of my camera issues.

[Josh]

There sure were a lot of jeeps. 

[Josh]

While shooting thoes planes, I realized how much I missed the open areas of air shows. 

[Josh]

The trees I can live with, but the light poles...  They're just evil.

[Josh]

The P-51 is Man o'War. He snuck in, and only did one pass, I almost missed him.

[Josh]

The USS Nevada's lookin good.    From what I understand, they had it at Torrance High, and some Boy Scouts completely restored it.