The Ft. Lauderdale Air show (53 images)

The USAF Thunderbirds perform one final pass at the 2012 Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on April 28, 2012. After nearly five years, sponsors were able to reintroduce the event to the city. The Ft. Lauderdale Police Department reported that over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. The Thunderbirds performance was shortened as unstable weather moved into the area. UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

The GEICO Skytypers perform at the 2012 Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on April 28, 2012. After nearly five years, sponsors were able to reintroduce the event to the city. Even though clouds and rain threatened the Air Show, over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

The USAF Thunderbirds perform a head on pass at the 2012 Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on April 28, 2012. After nearly five years, sponsors were able to reintroduce the event to the city. Ft. Lauderdale Police estimated that over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. .The Thunderbirds performance was shortened as unstable weather moved into the area. UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

Aerobat Mike Wiskus, performs at the 2012 Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on April 28, 2012. After nearly five years, sponsors were able to reintroduce the event to the city. Even though clouds and rain threatened the Air Show, over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell