MAY 17th-18th, 2024
JOIN US FOR A TERRIFIC GATHERING, SALUTE & AIR SHOW IN 2024
Planning for the 2024 TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans has begun!
The dates for the 2024 edition will be May 17th & 18th at Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS) in Peru, Illinois
We are excited to announce the return of the TITAN Aerobatic Team (formerly AeroShell Aerobatic Team). They'll perform their 4-ship aerobatic routine in their T-6/SNJ Texans. They will be performing their Night Airshow on Friday Night and also their Day Show on Saturday
Friday Night will feature the "TBM Glow", our now famous and copied nighttime TBM Avenger Engine Run-Up. Immediately after the TBM Glow, we'll have our FIRST EVER FIREWORKS SHOW to end the Friday Night activities.
Friday Night will also feature live music by "Regal Beagle" and a Beer Garden!
The Experimental Aircraft Association will be selling rides in their B-25 Mitchell "Berlin Express". The Yankee Air Museum will be giving rides in their UH-1H Huey Greyhound Vietnam Era helicopter will also be giving rides throughout our event. Additionally, we'll have rides offered in T-6s and maybe a couple of other surprises!
As usual, we'll have many other great warbirds from World War II and various other eras attending as well as our main contingent of TBM Avengers.
Saturday will be our main Salute to Veterans including our parade and funeral flag procession. We encourage ALL veterans, past and present, to join our parade and funeral flag procession. We also encourage all veteran families to bring their loved one's funeral flag for our "Walk of Honor" procession and to have these flags flown in our TBM Missing Man Formation. There are no limits to how many times you bring your flag so even if you have in the past, you can be a part of this experience again this year.
We'll have more details on this and additional information on the show coming soon. This website will continue to be updated with additional pages as information is announced. Stay tuned!
Event Info
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for May 17th and 18th, 2024! Stay tuned here for a schedule of events and important event info soon!
Friday Schedule:
Airport opens to public at 8 AM
Day Airshow from 1 PM to 4 PM
Night Airshow from 6 PM to 9 PM with Fireworks Conclusion!
Reagle Beagle Concert and a Beer Garden as well
Saturday Schedule:
Boy Scout Troop 1055 presents breakfast available from 7AM to 10:30 AM (or while supplies last). $9 for adults, $6 for kids 10 and under!
Flag Honor Walk and Salute to Veterans Parade at 12 Noon
Airshow from 12:30 PM to 4 PM
Salute to Veterans Parade
In addition to our airshow, we are proud to again feature our Salute to Veterans parade. We are planning a bigger and better parade this year and encourage all veterans to participate so that all can show their appreciation for your service to our country.
Event Highlights
-TITAN Aerobatic Team Day & Night Shows
-TBM Glow (Night Engine Run-Up) on Friday Night
-Fireworks on Friday Night
-Salute to Veterans
-Walk of Honor
-TBM's Galore!
-B-25 Rides
-Saturday Morning Breakfast
-Huey Rides
-T-6 Rides
-Tons of Historic Warbirds including B-25s, C-47, Beech 18, Skyraider, and MORE!
parking & Other information
Parking is FREE
General Parking will be located on mostly grass lots. Please follow directions of our parking workers and police upon arrival. We'll get everyone parked as expeditiously as possible. Please watch for traffic as well
Handicapped Parking
We will have handicapped parking available. Upon arrival, let one of our parking workers know that you or someone in your party needs handicapped parking. You will be directed to the appropriate place.
Shuttles for those who need assistance
We will have shuttles and golf carts to transport anyone who needs assistance.
Only Bring What is Necessary
To make it easier on you, we ask that you bring only what you need to the event. We have a large ramp area and you will be doing a lot of walking. Bringing only what you need to enjoy the show (such as chairs, blankets, etc...) will make your day a lot easier. In addition, any items brought in may be subject to search. So, by bringing what is only necessary, will help everything move. NOTE: No chairs are permitted on the ramp. Chairs only allowed in certain grass areas. Please pay attention to volunteer instructions!
No FOD Zone/NO SMOKING NEAR AIRCRAFT/NO DRONE ZONE
Please pick up any trash you see laying around and ensure you are depositing your trash as well. FOD (Foreign Object Debris) could potentially damage aircraft and create a dangerous situation. Lets all work together to keep the ramp clean. In addition, NO SMOKING ON AIRPORT GROUNDS. With fumes and oil in abundance, we cannot have open flame. See "Important Notes" for more details.
We also have a NO DRONE ZONE in effect. This is not only a safety hazard but also a violation of FAA regulations. Drones and Kites may not be flown/operated within 5 nautical miles of Illinois Valley Regional Airport during event days. The airspace is restricted. Please do NOT bring either to the airport.
Departing After the Show
We are expecting a large turnout for both days of our event. We ask that everyone drive carefully when leaving and follow all directions leaving the lot. In addition, please be courteous to fellow attendees. Everyone is just trying to head home after a terrific day of flying. If you can, hang around a bit at the airport until traffic lets up a bit. Just be courteous, be nice, and be understanding.
GA Aircraft
There will be limited ramp space available this year and the ramp is reserved for show aircraft. General Aviation airplane arrivals will be parked in the grass due to this limited ramp space. In addition, it is possible that space may run out. Arrivals are first come, first served.
There will be NO ARRIVALS or DEPARTURES during our waivered airspace times (1 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM on Friday and then 1 PM to 4 PM on Saturday. Check the NOTAMs). In addition, the FAA will be on-site and doing ramp checks. Ensure that all of your paperwork is current, in order, and available.
IMPORTANT NOTES
-No Smoking on Airport Grounds. With fumes and oil in abundance around the airport, we can’t have open flames. If you want to see some good flames, check out the TBM Night Run-up!
-Please DO NOT touch any aircraft.
-Beware of propeller or jet blast!
-Please listen to the instructions of any event volunteers.
-Stay in designated areas
-Admission and Parking are FREE.
-Please feel free to make a donation and also participate in our raffles to help support us.
-Food and beverages will be available for purchase along with limited edition souvenirs.
—All activities are weather permitting. In addition, aircraft scheduled to appear are subject to change for many reasons. Not all may fly.
-Rides are available in some aircraft. Some may require advance purchase otherwise follow signs to aircraft booths!
-Stay hydrated!
-Be nice and courteous to fellow attendees.
-Follow signs into parking areas and follow directions of parking volunteers/police. Avoid any aggressive driving behavior.
-Follow all posted directions on-site.
-Please do not bring any dangerous items. Anything brought in is subject to search.
-Most importantly…have fun and thank a vet!
-All activities take place at KVYS - Illinois Valley Regional Airport)
-NO DRONE ZONE. No Kites! No Helium Filled Balloons!
-NOTE: No chairs are permitted on the ramp. Chairs only allowed in certain grass areas. Please pay attention to security & volunteers
-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
**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. Some aircraft listed may also not fly but just be on display** All activities are weather permitting. Stay tuned to Facebook for updates. Special thanks to pilots, participants, volunteers, and sponsors/partners for making this event possible!
TBM Night Run-ups (2021)
In this video from AirshowStuff, check out the spectacular sights (and sounds) of the Night TBM Engine Run-Ups. Eight R2600-20 engines combined to approximately 15,000 horsepower. WOW! Make sure you see this in 2024 on the night of Friday, May 17th!
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TBM Avenger Reunion
Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4251 E Ed Urban Dr, Peru, Illinois 61354, United States
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