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QC Air Show: Thousands witness the ‘thrill of aviation’

By: Dave Thompson|June 24, 2024
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    • Capt. Sam "RaZZ" Larson of Bettendorf, a member of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, turns on the afterburners as he puts the plane into a climb creating "fuzz" over the wings, Sunday, June 23, 2024, during the last day of the 33rd Quad City Air Show held at the Davenport Municipal Airport in Mt. Joy. PHOTO CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

    Pam Hanson got to accomplish one of her life goals on Saturday morning, June 22. She got to fly in a helicopter.

    “I loved it. That’s been my favorite part of the show, so far,” said the Moline woman, moments after she completed a helicopter ride at the Quad City Air Show, held Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23,

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