Sun 'n Fun is a "Fly-in" and airshow held annually at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, usually during the second week of April. Starting in 1974 and organized by the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sun 'n Fun is primarily a volunteer organization, with a small year-round staff. A fly-in is an event normally held at airports where pilots are invited to fly their aircraft to the airport where its held to put it on display for visitors and fellow pilots and to meet with other people. ... The UK Utterly Butterly wing-walking display team flying Boeing Stearman PT-17 biplanes An airshow is an event at which aviators display their flying skills and the capabilities of their flying machines to the crowd. ... Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (IATA: LAL, ICAO: KLAL) is located 4 mi (6 km) southwest of Lakeland in Polk County, Florida, United States. ... A view of Lakelands business district, early 1920s Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. ...
The 2006 Sun 'n Fun marked the first civilian appearance of the new F-22 Raptor. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The F-22 Raptor is a fifth generation fighter aircraft which utilizes fourth generation Stealth technology. ...
Sun 'n Fun is also the home of the Florida Air Museum, Florida's Official Aviation Museum and Education Center
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