Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – The Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show kicked off with a skydiving performance featuring the American flag as the National Anthem played April 24. The air show also included performances such as the P-51 Mustang, T-6 formation demonstration and the wall of fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – A Dual acrobatic team performs stunts during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The air show also included other performers such as an A-10 Thunderbolt, F/A-18E Hornet and the bomber parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Approximately 225,000 spectators came to the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. This year’s premier act was the USAF Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Five of the six F-16 Thunderbirds prepare to perform the line abreast loop during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The thunderbirds perform approximately 16 aerial maneuvers during their act. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Approximately 225,000 spectators came to the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. This year’s premier act was the USAF Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Capt. Aaron Jelinek, Thunderbird 6 opposing solo, signs an autograph for a spectator after their performance. The Thunderbirds performed April 24 and 25 during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Capt. Chris Duplin, 40th Flight Test Squadron from Eglin AFB, Fla. stands atop an F-15E as he observes the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. This year’s premier act was the USAF Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – A B-52H Stratofortress lights up the flightline after igniting the wall of fire during the second day of the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 25. The wall of fire is a simulated bomb drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – A B-17 performs a flyby during the second day of the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 25. The bomber parade consisted of the B-17, B-25 and B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Tech. Sgt. Russ Martin, Thunderbird's noncomissioned officer in charge of media relations, prepares future Airmen for their enlistment ceremony at Barksdale's 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The Airmen from the Shreveport/Bossier City Delayed Enlistment Program took the oath later that day signifying that they were dedicated to becoming part of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Master Sgt. Emmitt Bartee, 2d Communications Squadron first sergeant, hands out drinks to Defenders of Liberty Air Show volunteers April 25.The first sergeants spent their weekend making sure Airmen posted at all corners of the base received proper hydration at least twice during each air show day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Shreveport native Christopher Falls does chin-ups at the Marine Corps recruiting booth during the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 25. Recruiters from all four branches of the military were on-hand during the show to entertain air show guests with their interactive displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an opposing knife edge pass during the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The Thunderbirds performed 16 different maneuvers to showcase the F-16’s capabilities and to entertain Barksdale Airmen and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a calypso pass during the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The Thunderbirds performed 16 different maneuvers to showcase the F-16’s capabilities and to entertain Barksdale Airmen and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a delta bottom-up pass during the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The Thunderbirds performed 16 different maneuvers to showcase the F-16’s capabilities and to entertain Barksdale Airmen and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform one of the many maneuvers during the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The Thunderbirds performed 16 different maneuvers to showcase the F-16’s capabilities and to entertain Barksdale Airmen and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Published April 25, 2010