The Ft. Lauderdale Air show (53 images)

The Black Diamond Jet Team 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

Aerobats Kirby Chambliss, Mike Goulian, Mike Wiskus and Rob Holland (l to r) perform maneuvers while practicing over the beaches near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 26, 2012. The four pilots are scheduled to participate in the renewed Ft. Lauderdale Air Show which will take place the weekend of April 28 and 29. .UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

Aerobats Mike Wiskus (rear) and Rob Holland fly over the beaches and the Everglades near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 26, 2012. The two pilots will be performing during the return of the Ft. Lauderdale Air Show which is scheduled for the weekend of April 28 and 29. .UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell

Aerobats Mike Wiskus (top) and Rob Holland fly over the beaches and the Everglades near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 26, 2012. The two pilots will be performing during the return of the Ft. Lauderdale Air Show which is scheduled for the weekend of April 28 and 29. .UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell