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    2019 Kirtland Air & Space Fiesta [Image 29 of 48]

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    A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew member is directing aircraft operations on a flight line, wearing a headset and sunglasses with a Thunderbirds patch visible on his uniform. He is gesturing with his right hand, which also displays a tattoo on the forearm. In the background, a silver jet aircraft canopy reflects a pilot wearing a red helmet seated in the cockpit.

    ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    05.17.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush 

    Air Force Thunderbirds

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perfrom at the 2019 Kirtland Air & Space Fiesta at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 17, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Cory W. Bush)

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    Date Taken: 05.17.2019
    Date Posted: 05.20.2019 22:37
    Photo ID: 5383332
    VIRIN: 190517-F-VJ293-1096
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 7.84 MB
    Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, US
    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 7

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