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In Photos: Selfridge Air Show Takes to Skies

The annual air show drew aviation and military enthusiasts Saturday at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.

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With thousands of onlookers expected throughout the weekend, sunny skies gave way to the official kickoff Saturday of the in Harrison Township.

More than a dozen military-operated and old-time planes lined the grounds for attendees to explore during an open house while the air show drew a packed crowd that saw numerous aircraft soar overhead.

Weather conditions, including warnings of high wind and hail, prompted the early closure of the show Saturday at about 3:30 p.m. However, the show is scheduled to continue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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For more information, visit www.selfridgeairshow.org.

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