59th Chicago Air and Water Show continues Sunday

Sunday, August 20, 2017
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Large crowds flocked to North Avenue Beach and along Chicago's lakefront this weekend for the two-day 2017 Chicago Air & Water Show.

The weather was clear for both days as the jets zigzagged across Lake Michigan and the skyline for the 59th annual event. Dozens of pilots performed in several types of aircrafts.

PHOTOS: 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show


Highlights included the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. On Saturday, the Golden Knights had a celebrity guest appearance by retired Cubs catcher David Ross.

The show also featured Illinois resident and international commercial pilot Susan Dacy, the only woman to fly in this year's show.







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