The Shockwave Jet Truck overturned during its demonstration at the Great New England Air Show this morning. The driver was evaluated by medical personnel here and is being sent to a local medical facility as a precautionary measure. There were no fuel leaks and no damage was done to the runway. The air show will continue as scheduled.

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Air show continues despite minor incident

Published Sept. 7, 2008
By Staff Sgt. Timm Huffman
439 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WESTOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- The Shockwave Jet Truck turned on its side at approximately 11:00 a.m. today, here. The jet truck was performing as part of the Great New England Air Show. The vehicle carried a driver. The driver indicated he was uninjured. He is being evaluated here by medical personnel as a precautionary measure. There was no fuel leak or damage to the runway. Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available. The air show will continue as planned.