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    Five U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration jets are flying in a precise diagonal echelon formation against a clear blue sky. Each aircraft is trailing white smoke, creating parallel contrail lines that extend toward the upper right of the frame. The jets display the distinctive white, blue, and red Thunderbirds livery on what appear to be F-16 Fighting Falcons.

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    05.25.2018

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Vernon Walter 

    27th Special Operations Wing

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice their aerial performance over Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 25, 2018. The Thunderbirds practiced to perform twice over the Memorial Day weekend for the 2018 Cannon Air Show, Space and Tech Fest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vernon R. Walter/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2018
    Date Posted: 05.29.2018 19:14
    Photo ID: 4431088
    VIRIN: 180525-F-LD788-1510
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 21.17 MB
    Location: CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, US
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