The Ft. Lauderdale Air show (53 images)

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

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

The USAF Thunderbirds 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. The Ft. Lauderdale Police Department reported that over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. The performance was shortened due to severe weather moving into the area. .UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

A USAF F-18 perfoms a low 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. Even though clouds and rain threatened the Air Show, over 475,000 spectators attended the weekend long event. UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell