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    Aircraft take off from JBA for Freedom 250 flyover [Image 3 of 17]

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    The image shows Air Force One, the U.S. Presidential aircraft (a Boeing VC-25A), taking off with its landing gear still extended. In the foreground, the tail section of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team aircraft is visible, displaying the distinctive red, white, and blue livery with stars. The composition creates a layered depth effect between the grounded Thunderbird aircraft and the departing Air Force One.

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens 

    316th Wing

    A U.S. Air Force VC-25A assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing takes off in front of a F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” in preparation for a Freedom 250 flyover from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 4, 2026. JBA, known as America's Airfield, regularly supports national security special events such as Freedom 250 with airfield and logistical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.06.2026 09:55
    Photo ID: 9792863
    VIRIN: 260704-F-RJ686-1210
    Resolution: 4382x2921
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND, US
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    A large Boeing 747 aircraft marked 'United States of America' with a white, red, and gold livery is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight. In the foreground, the tail section and cockpit canopy of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 fighter jet are visible. The scene appears to be at a military airfield, with a treeline visible in the background.
    The image shows Air Force One, the official U.S. presidential aircraft, taking off from a runway. The aircraft is a Boeing VC-25A (modified 747) bearing the tail number 29000, displaying the iconic blue and white livery with 'United States of America' lettering. The plane is captured at the moment of liftoff with landing gear still extended.
    The image shows Air Force One, the U.S. Presidential aircraft (a Boeing VC-25A), taking off with its landing gear still extended. In the foreground, the tail section of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team aircraft is visible, displaying the distinctive red, white, and blue livery with stars. The composition creates a layered depth effect between the grounded Thunderbird aircraft and the departing Air Force One.
    The image shows Air Force One, the official U.S. presidential aircraft, climbing after takeoff against a gray-blue sky. The aircraft displays its distinctive white and powder-blue livery with 'United States of America' lettering along the fuselage. The landing gear is still extended, indicating a recent departure.
    A single stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from below at a slight angle, revealing its distinctive delta-wing and twin-tail configuration. Two prominent condensation trails (contrails) stream behind the aircraft from its wingtips or engine exhaust.
    A single stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II design, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is banking slightly and leaving a faint condensation trail (contrail) stretching horizontally behind it. The image appears to be taken from a ground-level or low-angle perspective.
    A military aviator or flight crew member in olive green flight suit is standing on an airfield tarmac with one hand raised, appearing to signal or wave. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with visor and appears to be near a large hangar building. The setting is consistent with a military air base or airfield.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, tail number 65, on the ground. The aircraft is dedicated to 'LCPL C.J. FOCHT, PALM BAY, FL' as inscribed on the fuselage. A helmeted pilot is visible inside the cockpit, appearing to wave or gesture.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (Bureau Number 102) is captured during takeoff or landing at a military airfield. The aircraft bears the tail code 'AD' and 'NAVY' markings, indicating it belongs to a carrier air wing unit. Aircraft revetments and a hillside are visible in the background, suggesting a forward-deployed or overseas base.
    The image shows a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet from squadron VFA-106, photographed on the ground at what appears to be an airshow or flight line. The aircraft bears the markings of the Executive Officer, CDR C.E. Matykiewicz, with bureau number 206 visible in yellow on the fuselage. The cockpit canopy is closed and the aircraft displays standard U.S. military roundel insignia.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet, marked with the number '103' on the nose and tail code 'AD', is captured in low-altitude flight just after takeoff or during a low pass. The aircraft is in a gray tactical paint scheme and appears to have its landing gear partially retracted. A treeline is visible in the background beneath an overcast sky.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter is captured in level flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft bears the modex number '103' and tail code markings consistent with a carrier-based naval aviation squadron. The aircraft appears to be in a clean configuration with external fuel tanks and possibly ordnance or sensor pods mounted.
    A United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon, numbered '6', is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight along a runway. The aircraft displays the distinctive red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery with 'UNITED STATES AIR FORCE' lettering on the fuselage. A building marked '12' and various airfield structures are visible in the background.
    A NASA research aircraft with a patriotic American flag livery is parked on a tarmac. The jet, registration N867NA with bureau number 161947, features a special 'Freedom 250' commemorative paint scheme alongside the NASA meatball logo on the tail. The aircraft appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet used by NASA for research purposes.
    A formation flight featuring one large wide-body commercial or military transport aircraft flanked by four fighter jets in a symmetrical escort formation. The aircraft are photographed from below against an overcast, cloudy sky. The silhouetted formation suggests a ceremonial flyover or military demonstration event.
    A large military aircraft is photographed from below against an overcast gray sky, appearing entirely as a dark silhouette. The aircraft's distinctive swept-wing design and fuselage shape are consistent with a variable-sweep wing strategic bomber. The image captures the aircraft in level flight, viewed from a ground-based perspective.
    Five military jet aircraft are flying in a loose formation against an overcast, grey sky. The aircraft appear as dark silhouettes, with a mix of aircraft types visible — some appear to be twin-engine fighters (possibly F/A-18 Hornets) and others appear to be single-engine stealth fighters (possibly F-35s). The formation is arranged in a diagonal arc pattern, suggesting a coordinated flyover or aerial demonstration.

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