On Friday, a group of about 85 students with special needs in the Crane Elementary School District held their own 2023 Yuma Air Show.

The main event takes place on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.

Candace Brown, the school liaison office at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, says the kids got front row seats, face painting, and the chance to interact with the Marines.

“The Children’s Air Show Expo is designed to give students of this demographic a unique opportunity to experience an air show in a way that is meaningful to them.”

Small arms technician Corporal Raymond James Rotman said he and his fellow Marines had a great time with the children.

“It’s great to show them what our daily life is like.

In addition to checking unloaded small arms under expert supervision, one of those kids, Rogelio Rubio, is also known for flying jets and rocket-powered vehicles, especially those that emanate from the rear end of a modified 1940s. It took in the sights and sounds of a huge fire plume. fire engine of the era.

For more information on the Yuma Air Show, please visit yumaairshow.com.