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    Formation of a Legacy: Hertiage flight merges avaition past and present [Image 9 of 26]

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    A military pilot in a green flight suit escorts an elderly civilian man toward a vintage WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft on an airfield tarmac. The pilot has his hand placed supportively on the older man's back, suggesting a guided tour or special visit. A third person in the background appears to be photographing the moment.

    TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    03.05.2016

    Photo by Joseph Eddins    

    Airman Magazine   

    Col. James Meger, commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, chats with Fred Roberts, 93, a former P-51D pilot with the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group in England during WWII. The pilots talked on the flight line while it was open to the public before practice flights began at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2016
    Date Posted: 04.05.2016 14:33
    Photo ID: 2503528
    VIRIN: 160305-F-LW859-009
    Resolution: 4193x3262
    Size: 13.38 MB
    Location: TUCSON, ARIZONA, US
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    Close-up photograph of the nose section of a World War II-era heavy bomber aircraft, painted in olive drab with nose art. The aircraft displays the number '120' in white with red outline and partial yellow text reading 'Thoughts...' visible on the fuselage. Multiple gun barrels are visible protruding from the nose turret area, consistent with a B-17 or B-24 style bomber configuration.
    A military pilot in an olive green flight suit holds a young blonde child wearing protective ear muffs. The pilot's name tag reads 'MOJO BALAZS' and he wears an Air National Guard patch, suggesting this is likely at an airshow or flight line event. The pilot is pointing at something off-camera while the child looks directly at the viewer.
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    A Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a World War II-era twin-boom, twin-engine American fighter aircraft, is photographed from below against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is in a banked flight attitude, displaying its distinctive twin-tail boom configuration and central nacelle with cockpit. The plane bears USAAF markings including a white star insignia, consistent with a restored or airshow warbird.
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    A close-up photograph of an embroidered military patch sewn onto an olive green flight suit or jacket. The patch belongs to the ACC Demo Teams (Air Combat Command Demonstration Teams) and features five embroidered aircraft, a central star-and-circle insignia, and gold wings. The patch has a blue circular field with a red border and gold lettering.
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