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Dayton Air Show announces new aircraft in ground display lineup

B-52 Stratofortress The B-52 Stratofortress joined the Dayton Air Show's initial ground display lineup. (CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Facebook)

DAYTON — The 50th CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is just over a month away and officials have announced another aircraft that will be on display, according to a social media post from the Air Show.

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The B-52 Stratofortress will join the Air Show’s initial ground display lineup.

The aircraft is a “heavy-bomber” capable of performing various missions and can fly at “high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet,” the post said.

The B-52 joins the German Air Force’s Airbus A400M “Atlas,” in the ground display.

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Some featured performers include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, and the Wright “B” Flyer.

The 50th Dayton Air Show will take place June 22 to 23 at the Dayton International Airport.

For more information about the Air Show or purchase tickets, click here.

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