BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Eglin Air Force Base's Maj. Darren Wees, 40th Flight Test Squadron, shows Hannah Higgins, 6, the interior of an F-15E Strike Eagle during the Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 25. Like many other families who traveled to attend the air show, some from as far as Mexico, the Higgins family traveled from Texas to visit Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Defenders of Liberty Air Show volunteers help themselves to Kool-Aid and water April 25.The drinks were provided by the First Sergeants council, who spent the 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)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Spectators gaze at the sky as the USAF Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, perform the diamond formation at the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The Thunderbirds performed April 24 and 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Alex Barnette, 5, son of Melissa Barnette from Homer, La., savors a corn dog while attending the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. During the air show many off-base vendors provide concessions for people attending the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – 2d Security Forces Squadron search for contraband prior to admittance to the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The USAF Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds were the headlining act during this year’s show and performed on both days. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Longfellow) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Visitors to the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show explore a C-17 Globemaster III static display here Sunday, April 25. Several aircraft were displayed during the event, which gave Barksdale Airmen and the local community an opportunity to see first hand the capabilities of today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Maj. Joe Garcia, a KC-135 pilot from Altus AFB, Okla., answers questions about his aircraft here Sunday, April 25. This refueling tanker was one of several aircraft displayed during the event, which gave Barksdale Airmen and the local community an opportunity to see first hand the capabilities of today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Spectators at the 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show watch an aerial demonstration here Sunday, April 25. Several aircraft performed during the event, which gave Barksdale Airmen and the local community an opportunity to see first hand the capabilities of today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew chiefs performs their ground demonstration for the crowd during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 24. The ground demonstration showline consists of 24 enlisted aircraft maintainers who demonstrate the precision, pride and professionalism found on the entire Thunderbird team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The flightline lights up after a B-52 Stratofortress passes by, igniting the wall of fire during the first day of the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 24. The wall of fire is a simulated bomb drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performs for the crowd during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 24. The aeroshell team has been performing for over 20 years, amassing more than 1,000 hours in front of air show fans all over North America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- A B-17 and B-25 bomber participates in the Bomber Parade during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 25. The Bomber Parade included a B-17, B-24, B-25 and B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Bill Stein performs a maneuver during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 25. Mr. Stein has logged more than 5,000 hours of aerial aerobatic and formation flights. He began flying aerial aerobatics when he was still a student pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Jacquie B performs a maneuver during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 25. Her Pitts Special biplane has been acknowledged as the world's leading competition aerobatic and air show display biplane. She has logged more than 1,600 hours of flying in the last 10 years. This is her first time performing at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Jacquie B performs an upside down maneuver during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 25. Her Pitts Special biplane has been acknowledged as the world's leading competition aerobatic and air show display biplane. She has logged more than 1,600 hours of flying in the last 10 years. This is her first time performing at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(Released)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Bill Stein races the Shockwave Jet truck during the Barksdale 2010 Defenders of Liberty Air Show here April 25. The Shockwave Jet Truck runs over 300 miles per hour racing airplanes at air shows; holds the world record in a quarter mile for trucks at 256 mph in just 6.36 seconds. It also, holds the world record for full size trucks at 376 mph as recorded by Guinness Book of World Records. At 36,000 horsepower, the shockwave has enough power to accelerate at 3 Gs vertical, which is as much as the Space Shuttle. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)