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Members of the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., salute during the playing of the national anthem on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 21. The Thunderbirds headlined a full schedule of aerial acts performing at the base air show 21-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)


Defenders of Liberty 2012 Air Show

Members of the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., salute during the playing of the national anthem on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 21. The Thunderbirds headlined a full schedule of aerial acts performing at the base air show 21-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Attendees of the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show view static displays, local vendor booths and the kid zone before the kick-off of the second day of the event April 22. This year, the annual air show featured several aerial demonstration acts, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
A Red Bull jumper parachutes to the ground carrying the American flag as the national anthem plays during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. The annual base air show provides the 2nd Bomb Wing an opportunity to showcase the Air Force mission and to say thanks to the Shreveport-Bossier Community for generously supporting Barksdale Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Two T-6 aircraft race over the crowd during the Flight of the Phoenix performance at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. T-6s were the mainstay of pilot training for the Allied Forces in World War II. Over a period of 25 years, several hundred thousand pilots in 34 different countries were trained using this aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Children enjoy a ride on the Pirate's Revenge Swing during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. This free and open to the public two-day annual event included several aerial demonstration acts, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Attendees also had the opportunity to view up-close static displays of aircraft and enjoy many vendors from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
Five-time U.S. National Aerobatic champion Kirby Chambliss performs aerial acrobatics in a Zivko Edge 540 aircraft during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. The aircraft is capable of a 420 degree per second roll rate and a 3,700 feet per minute climb rate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons perform an aerial maneuver at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21. In addition to the Thunderbirds' performance, this free and open to the public two-day event included an open house and several aerial demonstrations by the Red Bull Jumpers, A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs, B-2 Spirit, Black Diamond Jet Team and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Kirby Chambliss performs aerial acrobatics in his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Chambliss, a renowned aerobatic and commercial pilot, participates in air shows and competitions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
A P-47 Thunderbolt and F-4 Phantom fly together in a Heritage Flight performance during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. The Heritage Flight offered spectators a rare opportunity to see historic aircraft in formation together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
An F-4 Phantom lands on the base flightline during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. The Phantom was the first multi-service aircraft, and was flown concurrently by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The F-4 was the only aircraft ever flown at the same time by the Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams, the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
An F-4 Phantom taxis down the flightline after performing with a P-47 Thunderbolt for more than 25,000 spectators during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. First flown in May 1958, the F-4 is a twin engine, all weather, tactical fighter-bomber which was originally developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense. The Phantom was the first multi-service aircraft, and was flown concurrently by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The F-4, which played a vital role in Desert Storm, served actively for national defense until it was retired in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
A P-47 Thunderbolt and F-4 Phantom fly together in a Heritage Flight performance during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Nicknamed 'Jug,' the P-47 flew its first flight on May 6, 1947 whereas the F-4 made its first flight in May 1958. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
A spectator watches as a P-47 Thunderbolt and F-4 Phantom fly together in a Heritage Flight performance during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Nicknamed 'Jug,' the P-47 flew its first flight on May 6, 1947 whereas the F-4 made its first flight in May 1958. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)