It was a big day for the Jersey Shore as all eyes were on the sky over the Atlantic Ocean for the 2023 Atlantic City Airshow.
This year's show was dubbed "A Salute to Those Who Serve" and the event that draws more than half of million people to the coastline didn't disappoint.
We prepped you for all the action on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 with our guide to the free event.
Didn't make it down the shore? Check out our videos below of the action.
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What aerial acts performed?
There was a mix of military aerial acrobatics, classic aircraft and chopper flyovers:
Airshow favorites the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights were back to thrill skygazers for the 2023 show, organizers said.
Before the show, NBC10 Philadelphia's Sheila Watko took to the skies at the Golden Knights prepared for their jumps.
Other acts returning to the AC Airshow included the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Demo Team,, the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard and Jim Beasley P-51 Mustang.
“To celebrate 20 years in Atlantic City, we knew that we had to make this year’s show our best one yet,” Michael Chait, president of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, said. “Anchored by fan favorites the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights, with our friends at the 177th Fighter Wing bringing local flair, the addition of the Marine’s Harrier team is only going to enhance this year’s experience for fans, visitors and sponsors alike.”
Others high-flyers that took part included Claire Aviation, Classic Air Shows – Super Chipmunk, Extreme Flight, LLC, GO EZ Aerobatics and Scott Francis Airshows.
There was also plenty of flyovers -- just check this list supplied by airshow organizers.
The Golden Knights kicked things off around 11:30 a.m.
The Thunderbirds were set to roar into action around 2:30 p.m. However, some sea fog caused them to push back their flight, the airshow said on social media. The Thunderbirds did eventually soar after 4 p.m.
NBC10 is on the beach with all the action
Sheila took to Facebook Live to give folks a last-minute preview of the action to come.
NBC10's Lucy Bustamante spoke to vets about how the airshow helps shine a light on mental health struggles they face.
Check out this takeoff our crews on the beach captured.
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