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    A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds member is being interviewed by media in front of a building identified as 'U.S. Air Force Keesler Air Force Base.' The officer, identified by his name patch as 'Scott Pitz, Advance Pilot/Narrator' wearing number 8, is in full flight suit with Thunderbirds insignia. A Sony video camera and microphones are visible as journalists conduct the interview.

    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    02.11.2015

    Photo by Kemberly Groue 

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    Maj. Scott Petz, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds advance pilot number 8, addresses local media during a press conference Feb. 11, 2015, on the flight line at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The conference was in conjunction with a site survey visit in preparation for the upcoming Air Show/Open House March 28-29. The Thunderbirds will are scheduled to headline the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.11.2015
    Date Posted: 03.24.2015 14:36
    Photo ID: 1833482
    VIRIN: 150211-F-BD983-125
    Resolution: 3240x2336
    Size: 2.33 MB
    Location: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, US
    Web Views: 51
    Downloads: 1

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