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    Freedom 250 [Image 1 of 7]

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    A large four-engine wide-body aircraft, identifiable as a USAF VC-25 (Air Force One configuration) with distinctive blue, white, and red livery, is flying in formation with four fighter jets. The fighter escorts appear to be F-22 Raptors based on their twin-tail stealth silhouettes, positioned two on each side. The formation is flying against an overcast, pale blue-gray sky.

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Winchell 

    Air Force Television Pentagon (SAF/PAI)       

    The HUGE 1 Formation led by the newly renovated Air Force One flies over the Washington Monument during the Salute to America Celebration, July 4, 2026. The capstone of America’s 250th anniversary brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Washington Monument grounds and surrounding areas for a full day of performances, flyovers, first time aerobatic demonstrations, and a live broadcast evening program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Winchell)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.13.2026 10:23
    Photo ID: 9799385
    VIRIN: 230101-F-GK677-3883
    Resolution: 6195x3845
    Size: 3.24 MB
    Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 45
    Downloads: 6

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    A large four-engine wide-body aircraft, identifiable as a USAF VC-25 (Air Force One configuration) with distinctive blue, white, and red livery, is flying in formation with four fighter jets. The fighter escorts appear to be F-22 Raptors based on their twin-tail stealth silhouettes, positioned two on each side. The formation is flying against an overcast, pale blue-gray sky.
    Four military jet aircraft fly in a tight diamond formation against an overcast sky, each trailing white smoke streams that converge toward the left of the frame. The aircraft display a distinctive white, blue, and red color scheme consistent with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration team. The image captures a precision aerial performance, likely at an airshow.
    Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration team aircraft are flying in tight diamond formation against an overcast sky. The jets, identified as F-16 Fighting Falcons with distinctive red, white, and blue Thunderbirds livery, are trailing white smoke from their exhaust. The formation appears to be executing a coordinated pass during an airshow performance.
    Three military aircraft fly in formation past the Washington Monument under a dramatic, partially cloudy sky. The silhouettes suggest a flyover event, likely a ceremonial or commemorative occasion over Washington, D.C. The backlighting from the sun creates a stark contrast between the dark silhouettes and the bright sky.
    An aerial or elevated view of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during a large public event. Two military aircraft are performing a flyover, leaving contrail streaks across the sky on either side of the obelisk. A large crowd has gathered around the monument grounds, with a prominent stage and video screens visible to the right.
    Military jet aircraft perform an aerobatic burst maneuver over Washington D.C., with the Washington Monument prominently visible on the left side of the frame. Five jets are captured mid-maneuver, each trailing white smoke contrails that fan outward in a starburst pattern against a dramatic, partially cloudy sky. Sunrays pierce through the clouds, adding a dramatic lighting effect to the scene.
    Two military parachutists from the U.S. Navy are descending while jointly carrying a large American flag between them. Both skydivers have gold and blue parachutes with 'NAVY' text visible, and each is trailing white/pink smoke from canisters. The image is set against a clear, deep blue sky, suggesting a formal aerial demonstration or ceremonial event.

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