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Westfield International Air Show canceled due to COVID-19
Updated Feb 04, 2021;
Posted Jan 27, 2021
A Geico Skytyper from the Westfield International Air Show Friends and Family Day, in 2017, at the Barnes Air National Guard Base. (Dave Roback / The Republican)
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WESTFIELD — The 104th Fighter Wing has canceled the scheduled 2021 Westfield International Air Show and Barnes Air National Guard Base Open House due to COVID-19.
“Here at the 104th Fighter Wing, the health and safety of our community and our Barnes customers is our top priority,” said Maj. Stephen ‘Steagle’ Mindek, project officer for the scheduled 2021 air show in a letter released Wednesday. “We understand what the Air Show means to the 104th and the surrounding communities; making the decision to cancel this community event was difficult but necessary. Thank you for your unwavering support of the 104th Fighter Wing. We look forward to the next opportunity that we can safely host another Air Show and Open House here.”

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