Inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show to Take Off Over the Atlantic October 3-4

F-22 Raptor, F-16 Viper, U.S. Army Golden Knights and 920th Rescue Wing to
headline show

COCOA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show
is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Florida's Space Coast this Oct.
3-4 with high-flying military and civilian acts performing over the Atlantic
Ocean.

Free and open to the public, the event will be visible from the beach with the
show center at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. The demonstrations will
start at noon on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 allowing spectators to see acts such as the
F-16 Viper Demo, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the 920th Rescue
Wing and a special appearance by the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter, the F-22
Raptor.

"We have managed to bring together some of the very best air performers in the
country for the inaugural show," said Bryan Lilley, president of the Cocoa
Beach Air Show. "Everyone from serious aviation and military enthusiasts to
first-time air show attendees are going to be impressed by the collection of
aerial talent on display."

The F-22 Raptor is considered the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world.
It combines the best in stealth and maneuverability making it capable to
perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.

Also performing will be the locally-based 920th Rescue Wing. Stationed at
Patrick Air Force Base, the 920th is the Air Force Reserve Command's premier
combat search and rescue unit. Their missions include locating and recovering
U.S. Armed Forces personnel during military operations, rescue support for
NASA Space Shuttle missions, search and rescue support for civilians lost or
in distress and lending support in humanitarian, and disaster relief
operations such as Hurricane Katrina.

Attendees will observe first-hand how the citizen Airmen of the 920th deploy
into a combat zone, support the NASA missions, refuel two helicopters
simultaneously while in flight; and how they respond to massive humanitarian
efforts when nature strikes like the work they did during Hurricane Katrina.

The event is expected to fill Brevard's beaches for the weekend.

"We anticipate this to be a great family-friendly event," said Space Coast
Office of Tourism executive director Rob Varley. "With unobstructed views,
plenty of space for seating, beautiful sand and cool water, the beach makes
the ideal venue for watching an air show. It will be a weekend full of
affordable and exciting entertainment."

For those planning on coming from out of town or for locals who want the
convenience of staying right on the beach, there are several special hotel
offers available for the weekend.

-- Courtyard Marriott Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night
that include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to
eat
breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-784-4800
www.courtyardcocoabeach.com.

-- Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night that
include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to eat
breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-799-4099
www.hamptoninncocoabeach.com.

-- Hilton Cocoa Beach is offering air show packages that start at $129.00
per night and include two tickets at show center per room per day,
free
parking and shuttle service. For more information or to make
reservations visit www.hiltoncocoabeach.com or call 321-799-0003 and
ask
for "Air Show Package."

-- Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites is offering several special
packages for the weekend including the Air Show Weekend Package which
starts at $202 and includes a two-night stay, continental breakfast,
admission to Air Show Take Off Party and two tickets to show center
for
Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. To find out more about this or the other special
weekend packages call 1-800-962-0028 ext. 366 or 377 and ask for
"Air Show Packages."

-- Radisson Resort at the Port has rooms starting at $111 per night for
standard deluxe and $153 per night for Whirlpool Jacuzzi suites.
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-333-3333 or going to
www.Radisson.com/CapeCanaveralfl.

-- Four Points by Sheraton has rooms starting at $105 per night for
standard deluxe and $115 per night for junior suites. Reservations can
be made by calling 1-866-225-0145 or visiting
http://www.fourpoints.com/cocoabeach.

-- Quality Suites is running a special for their king suites at $79 per
night. Call 321-783-6868 or visit www.suitescb.com to book or for more
information.

-- Wakulla Suites is offering one night package deals starting at $155
and
two night package deals starting at $285 for the air show. Packages
include a suite overlooking the tropical gardens and tickets for the
air
show. To make reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-800-992-5852
or
321-783-2230.

-- Comfort Inn & Suites is offering three different Cocoa Beach air
show packages during the weekend. Packages will include room
accommodations, air show tickets and other amenities. Call
321-783-2221
for reservations.

While in the Space Coast, aviation and military enthusiast also should
consider spending some time at two of the area's top attractions: Valiant Air
Command Warbird Museum and the Kennedy Space Center.

The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville showcases a range of
historic airplanes and aircraft that the U.S. military used prior to World War
I to current day. Valiant Air Command is a group of people who assembled the
War Museum as a tribute to the valiant pilots who flew over the years. 6600
Tico Road, Titusville, FL 321-268-1941 www.vacwarbirds.org.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is where dreams of going into orbit are
brought down to earth. Here, guests can see almost every rocket launched into
space at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center's Rocket Garden. There is an
IMAX movie theatre and the exhilarating attraction, Shuttle Launch Experience,
where guests get a first-hand experience of blasting off in actual shuttle.
www.kennedyspacecenter.com.

The inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show is the perfect excuse for a fall getaway to
Cocoa Beach. The event takes place Oct. 3-4 with performances starting at
noon on Saturday and Sunday. Hospitality events take place each night
beginning on Thursday, October 1st, giving the public an opportunity to meet
the pilots and performers. The Take Off Party at Cocoa Beach Pier on the
evening of Oct. 2nd and the Air Show Street Party at Fishlips the evening of
Oct 3rd will both feature parachute jumps by the U.S. Army Golden Knights.
The show center is Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. For more information or
to purchase VIP viewing tickets guests can visit www.cocoabeachairshow.com.

For more information on Florida's Space Coast, please visit
www.space-coast.com.

SOURCE Florida's Space Coast

Treva J. Marshall, +1-407-977-5004, treva@tjmcommunications.com, or Donna
Balancia, +1-321-698-8387, donna@tjmcommunications.com, both of TJM
Communications, Inc.