MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Military teams, from the Thunderbirds to the Golden Knights, took over the skies during Memorial Day weekend in South Florida style.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s all a part of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show that was held in Miami Beach. The event showcased all six branches of the military.<\/p>\n
Attendees at the event spoke to 7News. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs someone who\u2019s going to the Air Force Academy, I\u2019m really excited to see all the different planes and to see all the military members who were here. It\u2019s really inspiring for someone who\u2019s gonna be joining them,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
\u201cMeeting all the service members, it\u2019s awesome, knowing that he is going to be part of the family,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
The event is one of a kind. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe show is phenomenal, we really enjoy it,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
Rita Case, president, CEO, and owner of the Rick Case Automotive Group, shared with 7News the motivation behind the event. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason Hyundai is sponsoring this is to honor those men and women who have the ultimate pass for our freedom,\u201d said Case.<\/p>\n
This year, some have their eyes set on the 920th Rescue Wing\u2019s combat search and rescue demo.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo see all these amazing Air Force assets so up close and all in one location, I mean, Miami Beach is just the perfect venue for this,\u201d said pilot Maj. Elizabeth Piowaty.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to fly our bodies close together to make those formations and fly our parachutes close together takes a lot of teamwork and coordination,\u201d said an army official. <\/p>\n
The pilots soared across the skies as attendees watched. <\/p>\n
\u201cFun fun time, the airplanes are real loud and it\u2019s really cool to see them zip around and right off the beach, go swimming, cool off, fun time,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
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