Hundreds of people attending the Great State of Maine Air Show are entering the drawing to win a Loon 138. It's a popular kayak made by Old Town Canoe Company, which has a sales area in Hanger 5 that's attracting good crowds. Old Town also has canoes on display in the spacious hanger.

Kayaks on display at Old Town Canoe Company's commercial exhibit at the Great State of Maine Air Show
Scott Andrews photos

Canoes are also displayed

Close to 50,000 people poured into the Great State of Maine Air Show on Saturday and about the same are expected Sunday the 11th. Big traffic hassles getting in and out! But it's a great show, and the last we'll likely see in this state -- due to the projected shuttering of Brunswick Naval Air Station, the host site.

About 100,000 people are expected over the two-day air show

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels provide sensational airborne showcases for today's aviation technology and piloting prowess.

The Navy's Blue Angels, shown shortly before take-off Saturday, are the biggest draw

But for historical interest, nothing beats the demonstration and tours of Memphis Belle, the World War II B-17. About 12,000 copies of the big, four-engined bomber were produced; they ruled the skies over Nazi Germany in the victory phase of the war. Memphis Belle is one of only a handful of airworthy planes remaining from that conflict, which defined America's place in the world.

Memphis Belle, one of handful of airworthy B-17 bombers remaining from World War II, is of enormous historical signficance

Click here for details on the Great State of Maine Air Show. One crucial detail: It's free.

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