SkyFest 2014

Service members and members from the local community walk off a C-5 Galaxy during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. SkyFest 2014 hosted more than 15 types of aircraft and static displays and more than 10 flying performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, “Golden Knights.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, "Golden Knights," decends towards the ground as the National Anthem is played during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The Team’s mission today as part of the U.S. Army Marketing and Research Group is to support the U.S. Army’s recruiting and public relations efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest hosted more 210,000 people, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and their resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The Thunderbirds is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots, including six demonstration pilots, four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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Thunderbirds five and six perform a reflection pass during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including ground and air, runs about an hour and fifteen minutes. The season lasts from March to November, with the winter months used to train new members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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A P-51 Mustang flies in formation with an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of a heritage flight demonstration during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight program presents the evolution of USAF air power by flying today's state-of-the-art fighter aircraft in close formation with vintage fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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Jacquie Warda, "Jacquie B," signs autographs during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. Warda is the first female aerobatic pilot flying a Pitts Special biplane with more than nine years performing coast to coast and greater than 100 shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest is Fairchild's air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and their resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary O'Dell/Released)

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The Cascade Warbirds perform during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The Warbirds fly vintage U.S. military aircraft in varying formations performing breathtaking maneuvers for audiences around the world. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Bill Braack drives the Smoke-N-Thunder jet car during a performance during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 31, 2014. The jet car is equipped with a J34-48 engine originally used in the North American Buckeye T-2A aircraft. The jet car has 10,000 horsepower and 6,000 pounds of thrust with an afterburner. The jet car races at speeds approaching nearly 400 mph. During the performance, Braack pulls 4.5 Gs when accelerating and experiences 11 Gs of negative force as the car comes to a stop. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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A child plays with a Thunderbird souvenir during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Stearman pilots perform maneuvers during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The Stearman Flight organization was formed in 2008 by a group of aviators and provides Federal Aviation Administration-authorized formation flight training for pilots. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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A child plays with a Thunderbird souvenir during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team waves to the audience during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team flies in formation during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. The Thunderbirds have flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon since August 1982, more than half of the team's history. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Tarkha Barbedo, a member of the Air Force Thunderbirds team, gives a child a high five during SkyFest 2014 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 1, 2014. SkyFest is Fairchild’s air show and open house, giving the local and regional community the opportunity to view Airmen and our resources. The event typically draws more than 150,000 people. SkyFest 2008, headlined by the Blue Angels, was the largest event held in Spokane since the 1974 World’s Fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Published June 5, 2014

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