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    Barksdale AFB hosts 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show [Image 3 of 12]

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    A USAF Thunderbirds ground crew member kneels on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, performing pre-flight or post-flight maintenance checks. The aircraft displays the distinctive red, white, and black Thunderbirds livery with the canopy open and a helmeted pilot visible in the cockpit. In the background, other aircraft are visible performing aerobatic maneuvers leaving smoke trails in the overcast sky.

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wrightsman 

    2nd Bomb Wing

    Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds," prepare for the 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 9, 2021. Serving as the U.S. Air Force's "Ambassadors in Blue", the Thunderbirds showcase the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2021
    Date Posted: 05.09.2021 14:47
    Photo ID: 6637141
    VIRIN: 210509-F-LC363-1042
    Resolution: 4401x2476
    Size: 410.83 KB
    Location: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 fighter jets are parked side by side on a tarmac, viewed from the rear between their tail sections. Two ground crew members are working between the aircraft, with one kneeling and one standing near a red equipment cart. The overcast sky and airfield background suggest a pre-show or maintenance scenario at an air show.
    The image shows United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon jets parked on a flight line tarmac during what appears to be an air show. Ground crew members are performing maintenance or pre-flight checks on the aircraft, while a single jet is visible in the background sky leaving a contrail. The aircraft display the distinctive red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery.
    A USAF Thunderbirds ground crew member kneels on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, performing pre-flight or post-flight maintenance checks. The aircraft displays the distinctive red, white, and black Thunderbirds livery with the canopy open and a helmeted pilot visible in the cockpit. In the background, other aircraft are visible performing aerobatic maneuvers leaving smoke trails in the overcast sky.
    A USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon jet is shown on the ground with its canopy open, viewed from the front nose perspective. A pilot wearing a red USAF helmet is seated in the cockpit, while a ground crew technician kneels on the wing performing maintenance or pre-flight checks. The aircraft displays the distinctive red, white, and black Thunderbirds livery.
    A jet-powered semi-truck named 'Shockwave' performs at an airshow on a runway, shooting large flames from its jet engines mounted on the cab. The truck is performing a high-speed demonstration run on what appears to be a military or civilian airfield, with an air traffic control tower visible in the background. Spectators and parked vehicles are visible behind a barrier along the side of the runway.
    A man wearing a blue and grey baseball cap and grey t-shirt is photographing an aerial demonstration at an airshow. Multiple aircraft, likely a precision aerobatic team, are visible in formation leaving white smoke trails across an overcast sky. Other spectators and parked vehicles are visible in the background near what appears to be a flight line or tarmac.
    A female military officer in a U.S. Air Force dress uniform poses with two young boys at what appears to be an airshow or military base tarmac. A woman with her back to the camera is photographing the group using a smartphone. The setting is outdoors near a runway with overcast skies.
    An airshow scene featuring a custom U.S. Navy Blue Angels-themed pickup truck with blue paint, yellow lettering, and blue wheels. A person wearing a Thunderbirds World Tour shirt stands beside the truck on an airfield tarmac, with military aircraft visible in the background. Various flags including American flags and what appears to be an Ohio state flag are displayed near the vehicle.
    Spectators are watching an airshow from the beds and roofs of pickup trucks parked on or near a tarmac. At least one aircraft is visible in the sky, and another appears to be on the ground in the background. The overcast sky and airport setting suggest an outdoor aviation event.
    A military aircraft technician or crew chief is performing maintenance or pre-flight inspection on a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon. The person is leaning into the open cockpit area, closely examining or working on internal components. A second Thunderbirds aircraft is partially visible in the background.
    A United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon, numbered '4', is taxiing on a flight line while ground crew and military personnel observe from behind. The aircraft displays the iconic Thunderbirds red, white, and blue livery with 'UNITED STATES AIR FORCE' lettering on the fuselage. At least one pilot is visible in the cockpit, and crew members wearing hearing protection are watching the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds officer, identifiable by the Thunderbirds patch and oak leaf cluster rank insignia on his dark blue flight suit, is leaning down to interact with two young children at what appears to be an airshow or public event. The officer, whose name tag reads 'Noel' with 'Flight' visible, is engaging warmly with the children in a community outreach moment. An adult in an orange shirt is visible to the left, likely accompanying the children.

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