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Military aircraft began arriving April 18, 2024, ahead of the Thunder Over Louisville air show. (WDRB photo)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's the show before the show: pilots practicing their acrobatic aerial maneuvers ahead of the day-long air show that's part of Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday.

Several military jets and other aircraft began arriving in Louisville on Thursday. 

Below is a list of the aircraft scheduled to take part in the practice, that was cut short by low clouds. 

Air Show Practice Schedule*

  • USN EA-18 Growler Demo, USN Legacy Flight: 3:25-3:35
  • USAF F-16 Viper Demo: 3:35-3:55
  • C-17 Demo and tanker demo: 3:55-4:25
  • A-10: 4:25-5:35
  • A-400: 4:35-4:50

*Subject to change based on weather conditions.

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