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    The image shows the interior of a military aircraft cockpit with two crew members wearing flight helmets, viewed from behind. The aircraft appears to be flying at low altitude over arid, desert-like terrain visible through the multi-pane windscreen. The cockpit features a complex overhead panel with numerous switches and instruments, consistent with a large military transport aircraft such as a C-130 Hercules.

    CHEYENNE, WYOMING, UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Richmond 

    90th Missile Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 187th Airlift Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fly a C-130 Hercules in participation of a flyover honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence over Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 4, 2026. The flyover spanned communities across Wyoming before concluding over the state capitol as part of the Capital City Celebration, which featured a patriotic parade, cultural performances and family activities honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.10.2026 18:27
    Photo ID: 9805134
    VIRIN: 260704-F-HE787-1267
    Resolution: 6048x3402
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: CHEYENNE, WYOMING, US
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    Downloads: 2

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