Home : News : Local News : OH Cuyahoga :

U.S. Marines take over Burke Lakefront Airport

  1. Saturday Marine invasion at Burke Lakefront AirportClick to Watch Video
  2. Marine Week comes to a close SundayClick to Watch Video
  3. 6 p.m. Sunday: Marine Week assault exercisesClick to Watch Video
  4. 6 p.m. Saturday Marine Week command centerClick to Watch Video
  5. Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' ClevelandClick to Watch Video
  6. 6am: Marines at Burke LakefrontClick to Watch Video
  7. 4:30am: Marines to 'invade' ClevelandClick to Watch Video
  8. 6pm: Marine WeekClick to Watch Video
  9. 11pm: Marine WeekClick to Watch Video
  10. Marine Week economyClick to Watch Video
Saturday Marine invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Saturday Marine invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Marine extraction at Burke Lakefront Airport

A chopper flies away with four Marines hanging below. The chopper extracted Marines during a simulated invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Marine extraction from simulated invasion

A chopper extracts Marines during the simulated assualt at Burke Lakefront Airport. You can see the Marines hanging below the chopper. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Fighter jet landing

As the crowd looks on, a fighter jet prepares to land at Burke Lakefront Airport. It was part of the air, land and sea combat demonstration on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Fighter jets fly over Cleveland

Two fighter jets fly side-by-side over Burke Lakefront Airport. They are preparing to land during a simulated assault. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Marines await extractoin

The image of a Marine "advance team" is shown on a large screen while a chopper hovers overhead at Burke Lakefront Airport. The Marines staged a simulated assault on Saturday, June 16, 2012. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Harrier demonstration

A Harrier shows off its manuevers during Marine Week's simulated assault at Burke Lakefront Airport. The assault happened on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

4:30am: Marines to 'invade' Cleveland


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

6am: Marines at Burke Lakefront


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

artillery-6-web_20120614174606_JPG

The Ohio Flags of Honor memorial, featuring more than 400 full-sized flags, is on display in Cleveland's Voinovich Park throughout Marine Week. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

artillery-4-web_20120614174605_JPG

Dozens of children from Cleveland and Brook Park are participating in the Marines' week-long Young Leadership Seminar during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

artillery-3-web_20120614174605_JPG

Visitors tour military aircrafts during Marine Week in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Cleveland Marine Week, artillery_20120614174605_JPG

Visitors tour military vehicles for land, sea and air during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

artillery-5-web_20120614174605_JPG

Dozens of children from Cleveland and Brook Park are participating in the Marines' week-long Young Leadership Seminar during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Cleveland Marine Week, Voinovich Park, guarding Vietnam Veterans Wall_20120614103726_JPG

A Marine from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, based in Buffalo, NY, guards the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Voinovich Park during Marine Week in Cleveland on June 13, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


Photographer: WEWS
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Burke Lakefront Airport Marine Week

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Play
Regular Photo Size20/20

Related Links

advertisement

Posted: 06/15/2012

CLEVELAND - Saturday and Sunday, the U.S. Marines put on a show that dazzled spectators.

Starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, the mock invasion of Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland began. 

The Marines said the demonstration gave people an idea of what it would look like if the Marines invaded an airport.

"It's not only just an air show but we've got Marines on the ground, we have tracked vehicles, wheeled vehicles. You're going to see Marines in assault formations as they come across the airfield. It's really generating an airfield attack," Lt. Col. Len Anderson said.

Gates at Burke Lakefront Airport opened at 10 a.m. Sunday for the final day of Marine Week.

The day was full of activities including a band concert and drill platoon performances.

"Everybody will have access to seeing how the Marine Corps works and operates and just in and amongst it we have air crew and Marines that will out there in the crowd to answer questions. It's a great place to come and learn and see what Marines do not only in the air but on the ground," Lt. Col. Anderson said.

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

  • Comments
  • Related Stories
Cleveland factory workers proud to see their work on display during Marine Week
Marine Week is extra special to factory

A lot of the parts used to build those mighty military machines…

Cleveland news anchor visits traveling Vietnam Memorial and reflects on his years in Vietnam war
Leon reflects on traveling Vietnam wall

The traveling Vietnam Memorial, a replica of the permanent …

Cleveland's youth learn leadership skills from Marines
Marines teach leadership to local youth

The Marine Corps has taken Cleveland and Brook Park's youth …

Marine Week mural unveiled and dedicated in Cleveland
Cleveland Marine Week mural unveiled

The Marine Week Cleveland mural, which was painted by six …

Ohio Flags of Honor memorial on display in Cleveland for Marine Week
Ohio Flags of Honor display is in town

The Ohio Flags of Honor memorial, featuring more than 400 …

Marines showcase their K-9 partners’ capabilities throughout Marine Week in Cleveland
Marines showcase their K-9 partners

Marines demonstrate their canines' capabilities in Cleveland’s …

Guards protect Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during Marine Week in Cleveland
Guards protect Vietnam Vets Memorial

Rain or shine, honorary Honor Guards are protecting the Vietnam…

Cleveland safety forces take on the Marines at Browns Stadium
CLE forces beat Marines in football

The Cleveland safety forces beat the Marines in a Wednesday …

Marine Week puts its stamp on Cleveland, could have future economic impact
Marine Week puts its stamp on Cleveland

Visitors pouring-in to see Marines may help Cleveland's …

Advertisement

Cuyahoga Co. Headlines

  1. Company pleads in Rocky River fish kill

    Company pleads in Rocky River fish kill

    A Strongsville company and the owner's wife have pleaded guilty for their roles in the dumping of liquid cyanide into a storm drain, resulting in the death of almost 31,000 fish in an Ohio river last year.

    • Charles Ramsey to be honored with statue

      Charles Ramsey to be honored with statue

      In the latest twist in the whirlwind world of Charles Ramsey, the Cleveland dishwasher-turned-Internet superstar to be presented with his own statue Friday in Kentucky.

    • What is Ariel Castro doing in jail?

    • Cleveland activist remembers her son

    • Jump in cyclists raises safety concerns

    • 5K Lorain Co. students cheer for safety

      • WEWS matching 'Courage Fund' donations

        More Stories »
        • Stay Connected

        Send us a News Tip Send us a News Tip
        Mobile & iPhone/Android Apps Mobile & iPhone/Android Apps
        Twitter Twitter
        Facebook Facebook
        YouTube YouTube
        Community Calendar Community Calendar
        RSS Feeds RSS Feeds
        ClevelandLaw.tv ClevelandLaw.tv
         
        news
        Local
        Money
        National/World
        Sports
        Traffic
        Weather
        Autos
        station links
        Spotlight 5
        As Seen On TV 5
        Video Vault 5
        Mark's Garden
        Student Athlete
        Academic Challenge
        Ohio Lottery
        Autos for Sale
        entertainment
        Celebrity
        Crosswords & Sudoku
        Horoscopes
        Movies
        TV Listings
        Live Well Network
        connect
        Facebook
        Mobile
        Twitter
        Pinterest
        ConnecTV
        Blogs
        Community Calendar
        Mobile
        Upload Photos/Videos
        about us
        Advertise With Us
        Contact Us
        EEO
        FCC Public File
        Partners
        Privacy Policy
        Station Jobs
        Team Bios
        Terms of Use
         
        ClevelandLaw.TV
        Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyer Cleveland Medical Malpractice Cleveland Estate Planning Lawyer
        Cleveland Social Security Disability