May 16th & 17th, the skies over the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, Illinois will come to life with the roar of engines. This year's TBM Gathering will feature TBM Avengers plus a contingent of many more warbirds. Just check out the highlights below and note that many more will show up.
This year's TBM Reunion & Air Show will feature aerial activities on Friday & Saturday. Don't forget...ADMISSION IS FREE!
On Friday, we'll have a day air show featuring Rare Warbirds, simulated torpedo and bomb runs, and MORE!
Friday Night, we'll get aerial action going again in the evening that will then lead to a Night Show! This Night Air Show will feature TITAN Aerobatic Team's Nighttime routine in their T-6 Texans, the TBM Night Engine Run-up and MORE! We'll have stuff going on all evening !
Everything on Saturday will begin with breakfast (beginning at 7 AM) and then the Veteran's Parade and Flag Salute occurring around Noon. Our feature acts show will begin at 1 PM and run until 4 PM featuring TBM Avengers, Rare Warbirds, TITAN Aerobatic Team, simulated torpedo and bomb runs, and MORE!
**Note: Aircraft appearing are subject to change due to many reasons beyond our control including, but not limited to, maintenance, weather (here or elsewhere) or other issues. We appreciate your understanding** Also note that all aircraft listed may not be flying but will be on display.
Leave plenty of time to arrive. We want to ensure you get to see everything you want to see. So please plan to arrive early.
The mainstay of the event. How many Avengers will we assemble this year? Scroll down to see a list of confirmed TBMs. Get ready to see this amazing sight and hear those engines sing!
A first for Peru! Captain Taylor "FEMA" Hiester will thunder into the skies over the Illinois Valley in the 50th Anniversary Painted F-16 Fighting Falcon to showcase the maneuvers of this frontline fighter in a tactical demo you will never forget!
Photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton
Presented by Geneva Holdings
TITAN Aerobatic Team will be returning to the TBM Reunion in 2025. They were previously known as AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Don't miss their aerobatics in their T-6 Texans. Their NIGHT SHOW on Friday will be INCREDIBLE! www.naat.net
We may have more aircraft selling rides as well. Signs will be up at airport upon arrival.
The Air Boss for the 2025 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans will be Greg Witmer. He is the one tasked with making sure all of the rules are followed, the show is briefed properly, and carried out safely. He puts the schedules together and executes the show!
No DRONE ZONE!