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[wylies99]

http://www.osan.af.mil/library/airpowerday2008/index.asp


Gates open at 9 a.m.
Gates close for entry at 3 p.m.
Air Show ends at 5 p.m.

Public entrance (pedestrians only) is through the Doolittle Gate.
Military entrance (pedestrians only) is at the end of Jo-Rang Mal Road across from Turumi Lodge.

If the air show reaches full-capacity (to be determined) additional base access may be denied at the discretion of the installation commander until enough patrons have departed to free space for more guests.

- KOREAN CITIZENS AGE 17 AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR KOREAN IDENTIFICATION CARD (KID) FOR ENTRY TO THE AIR SHOW.

- ALL SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN CARRY STUDENT ID'S IF AVAILABLE.

- CHILDREN WITHOUT IDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT WITH AN ID.

- VISITORS WHO ARE NOT KOREAN CITIZENS MUST BRING THEIR PASSPORT FOR ENTRY TO THE AIR SHOW.

- VISITORS FROM THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ARE PROHIBITED: DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (NORTH KOREA), RUSSIAN FEDERATION, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, AND IRAN.

- NO PROTESTS ALLOWED. PROTESTORS ARE ILLEGAL AND WILL BE APPREHENDED BY POLICE AND CHARGED WITH TRESSPASSING.


The following items are not allowed:
Pets
Skates/Skateboards
Bicycles
Alcohol
Weapons,
Backpacks/Large Purses
Radios
Coolers (Hard or Soft)
Food

All bags/items will be searched. Patrons are subject to search at any time while on the Osan Air Base installation.

[lsrupert]

I have been onto the Osan Airforce base many times, although always with a military friend. There is no problem getting to the fast food joints. They are in the food court, and they do not check ID. You definitely will not be able to get into the BX or commisary though. They do check ID for entry.

Osan also has a Chili's restaurant, and Checkertails, which is similar to an American diner.

The Doolittle gate is NOT the main gate. I'm not quite sure how to describe how to get to the Doolittle gate. I have always been in a car when going on base. If you are standing outside the main gate looking in, the Doolittle gate is up the road to your right.

I'm not quite sure how to add a picture, so I'm including a link which is for a garage, but shows the Doolittle gate as well.

Enjoy the airshow, I know I will!

http://www.usfkclassifieds.com/index/listings/page903.htm

[machellebelle]

Anyone know why it was so east to get on to Yongsan today? My pops and I went, thinking he'd have to sign me on, but the bored Koream guy at the gate waved me through without any concern

[wylies99]

Thanks for the directions, lsrupert.

[I-am-me]

Just a little bump in case anyone is interested.

[Whirlwind]

Yeah, I'd definitely like to hear about people that go to this thing.

[Paddycakes]

Is there going to be a public airshow in Gunsan as well? Or wherever the other airbase is?

Anyknow know if so and when?

[wylies99]

When we were making the long trudge towards the gate, there were many people with long faces walking the other way. Surprise, surprise, you needed a passport AND an ARC to get in as a "Non-Korean citizen."
I actually heard one white dude say to one of the many, many guards "I've been in Korea for 2 years and I don't have an ARC." No Air Show for "Mr. I teach on a tourist visa."

Needless to say, security was heavy at all times. The Korean citizen side had almost as many guards as civilians. Still, it was just like a Korean wedding or a Japanese tour bus because it seemed like EVERYONE had a camera.

The part of the Air Show that I saw was loud and exciting. It was a rescue mission of a downed pilot that was featured plenty of action.

The set-up was nice and there were plenty of great souvenirs to buy, including t-shirts and polo shirts in human-being adult sizes. They were also selling unit coins, (many people collect these unit coins), and inflatable F-16's. Everyone who attends should buy something to have for a souvenir and to support our troops. Also, these souvenirs make great Christmas presents.

[wylies99]

BTW, it continues on Sunday. I was only there for about 3 hours, but I'm glad I went.

[NightSky]

[I-am-me]

I just showed my passport. I dont think security there knows what an ARC card is! If you are American, make sure you show passport to American security. And yes, it was a great time..lots of food, music and displays.

[Whirlwind]

Did anybody get any Taco Bell?

[xCustomx]

[wylies99]

Young and old appreciate Osan air show
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=58091


By Franklin Fisher, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Monday, October 13, 2008


OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea � Osan�s two-day annual air show opened under sunny skies Saturday, with several thousand mostly Korean spectators turning their eyes skyward for a series of high-performance flying stunts that delighted youngsters and adults alike.

Both U.S. and South Korean warplanes took part, roaring through their repertoire of climbs, loops and dives.

When an F-16 fighter jet executed a precision roll, the rapt crowd reacted with: "Oooohhhh."

Parents pointed skyward to help their children track the fast-changing maneuvers that ran the precision-flying gamut from the "Cuban 8" and the "four-point roll" to the "knife-edge pass," the "high-speed pass," the "slow-speed pass" and the "high-G turn."

It was a crisp, sometimes windy day and families turned out in jeans and fall jackets.

Among the planes in the air Saturday was a large black U-2 reconnaissance aircraft that rose from the runway with a great noise and climbed so high so quickly that it was only moments before it was gone from view.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II attack plane showed off its speed and agility in attacking ground targets and evading enemy fire.

But if the spectators were eager to see the aerial demonstrations, it was the long row of blue-topped food tents that ran a close second as the day�s big crowd pleaser.

On offer were such air show standards as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, pork barbecue, caramel apples and cotton candy. Some families laid down mats they�d brought with them and sat on the tarmac eating.

Also on display Saturday were a variety of U.S. and South Korean fixed-wing planes and helicopters, several U.S. Army Patriot missile launchers, and other military hardware.

One of the biggest draws seemed to be a UH-60 Black Hawk of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade from K-16 Air Base in Seoul.

For hours, families lined up five, 10 and more at a time to have their toddlers seated in the cockpit.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Herlt stood by and helped each child in, greeting them with a smile and motioning for them to put on a big flight helmet. With Company C, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, Herlt said he enjoyed the crowds and found visitors friendly and polite.

"A lot of �Please,� and lot of �Thank you.��A lot of appreciation for putting the kids in the cockpit," Herlt said.

This year�s show, officially called Air Power Day 2008, is tied to the 60th anniversaries of Osan�s 51st Fighter Wing, and of the South Korean armed forces.

The show is to continue Sunday.

[blaseblasphemener]

Went to the show today.

Tons of people lined up, but the line moved quickly and we got inside with no hassle.

Disappointed we couldn't get on base to the Taco Bell, but the food selection was great.

Chili nachos, barbequed cheeseburgers, hotdogs, burritos, ribs, and others. Funnel Cake I have never had, but loved it.

The show was great, if you have never seen an air show. Very cool to see the F16 do a 2.5 mile vertical climb, where it dissappears into a blue sky it's so high. Unreal to see. Also the sheer power, speed, and maneuvers were amazing.

Gotta say, from one Canadian's standpoint, it made me appreciate what a force we have on our side, and glad it's so.

Thanks to Osan Air Base for allowing us non-Americans in, it was much appreciated, and I hope to get the chance to do it again next year!