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Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 Tutors with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds 431st Air Demonstration Squadron, perform aerial maneuvers during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The Twilight Show allowed air and ground crews to practice processes and procedures a day before the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)

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The sun sits atop an A-10 Thunderbolt II sits as a static display during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and performances and displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Will Bracy)

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Captain Andrew "Dojo" Olsen, an F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs aerial maneuvers in an F-35A Lightning II for the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

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A spectator watches the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team perform during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and performances and displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

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A child laughs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water safety mascot, Cory the Tugboat, during the Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Visitors had the opportunity to experience flyovers, performances and static displays from numerous bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

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AT-6 Texans fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. Originally designed as a basic trainer for the United States Army Air Corps, the Texan was the primary training platform for all U.S. Airmen in World War II that went on to fly fighter aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, P-40 Warhawk, and others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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A motorcycle rider drives in front of F-35A Lightning IIs as part of a Green Knight event before the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft and performances and displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Damon Kasberg)

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A Soldier, from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team jumps from an aircraft during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18, 2019. The team’s mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelin Britton)

Barksdale AFB hosts Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show

Published May 20, 2019
2nd Bomb Wing public affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. --

The 2019 Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show was held at Barksdale May 18 and 19, 2019. The airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military civilian aircraft and performances and displays.

To view more photos and video from the air show, go to https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/2DBWPA.

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