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    Formation of a Legacy: Hertiage flight merges avaition past and present [Image 25 of 26]

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    The image shows the interior cockpit of a vintage or classic propeller-driven aircraft, viewed through an open canopy or door. The instrument panel features multiple analog gauges with yellow/gold markings on black faces, consistent with mid-20th century aircraft design. The aircraft exterior is painted in a tan/sand color, suggesting possible military trainer or warbird heritage.

    TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    03.06.2016

    Photo by Joseph Eddins    

    Airman Magazine   

    The cockpit of a vintage P-40 Warhawk fighter on the flight line of the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2016
    Date Posted: 04.05.2016 14:33
    Photo ID: 2503556
    VIRIN: 160306-F-LW859-025
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 14.09 MB
    Location: TUCSON, ARIZONA, US
    Web Views: 256
    Downloads: 35

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