Born in Los Angeles in 1993, the American Heroes Air Show has never wavered from the mission to educate Southern California about the unique capabilities that rotary-wing aviation (helicopters) delivers to law enforcement, fire service/EMS, public safety, national defense and homeland security.

With helicopters on display from local, regional, state and federal/DOD agencies, the American Heroes Air Show provides families with a rare opportunity to meet the flight crews of these diversely capable aircraft and learn about careers in law enforcement, fire services, aviation/EMS, military and homeland security while getting a first-hand understanding about why helicopters are often the first tool out of the toolbox in times of natural disasters, search & rescue operations or national security threats.

High-tech helicopters and their crews from around the region will be on static display for families to inspect. There will be exciting demonstrations of airborne capabilities with hoist rescues, precision water drops and special operations. Meet many of the Southland’s well-known celebrity/media pilots and news reporters who are often first on-scene for traffic updates and breaking news.

The American Heroes Air Show is a free event and will be on Nov. 16 at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex in Lake View Terrace.