The Auburn Air Show called Thunder in the Sky runs all day tomorrow (Saturday)  for the public to have a rare opportunity to see up close the war birds of world war  II.  Event Organizer Tim O’Brien says these planes are an important part of history , and like most antiques are increasing in value.
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O’Brien says besides being rare,  the war birds  are also  increasingly expensive to operate. The beefy engines can burn 60 gallons of fuel an hour.
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The Auburn Air Show also features vintage aircraft, experimental aircraft,  and the Patriot Jet Team performing a sky show.   The Auburn Air Fair  runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  at Auburn Airport Saturday July 7.  Auburn Airport is located on New Airport Road off Bell Rd. in Auburn.