(from left to right) A F-22 Raptor, P-51 Mustang and F-15E Strike Eagle perform the historic heritage flight during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Air show guests explore historical exhibits at the aviation history and exhibits hangar during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Mr. David Ott, a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, looks at a U.S. Army PT-13D aircraft at the aviation history and exhibits hangar during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Mr. William Schott (right), shows off historical military uniforms to a customer at the aviation history and exhibits hangar during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Air show guests take a ride on a moving cannon during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Air show spectators explore an MQ-9 Reaper static display during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
An air show guest browses a souvenir booth during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Air show spectators file inside of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion static display during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Technical Sgt. Moise Marte, a advance weapons director student assigned to the 8th Weapons Squadron, grabs drinks for customers during Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008.The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Airman 1st Class Andrew Wolter (left), assigned to the 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs video productions element, grills hot dogs during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008.The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Jason Wildman, a recruiter assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, briefs Air Force delayed entry program recruits before they take their oath of enlistment during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008.The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Air Force delayed entry program recruits march out to show center before they take their oath of enlistment during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
A member of Wings of Blue, assigned to the 98th Flying Training Squadron U.S. Air Force Academy, Co., sails from the sky during an aerial performance during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Carlos Obregon, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, assistant crew chief for the Thunderbird six jet, polishes the crome prior to the Thunderbirds performance during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Henry Nolan Jr., U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, quality assurance, finalizes his aircraft inspection prior to the Thunderbirds performance during the air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008.The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Carlos Obregon, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, The Thunderbirds, assistant crew chief for the thunderbird six jet, polishes the crome prior to the Thunderbirds performance during the air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
(from left to right) A F-22 Raptor, F-15E Strike Eagle and P-51 Mustang, perform the historic heritage flight during the air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
A crowd of spectators watch as the Thunderbirds soar above during the air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Capt. Amy Glisson, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, The Thunderbirds, executive officer, signs autographs for fans during the air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
Master Sgt. Daryl Page, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, specialist section chief, finalizes his aircraft inspection prior to the Thunderbirds performance during an air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2008. The Nellis AFB air show showcased the 21st-century Air Force’s capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. The show, held Nov. 8-9. is the largest aviation event in Las Vegas and the largest free public event in Nevada. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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