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    2026 Arctic Lightning Air Show Day 1 [Image 12 of 12]

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    An adult male with tattooed arms is tossing a smiling toddler into the air inside what appears to be a military hangar. The child, wearing a blue t-shirt and plaid shorts, is elevated high above the adult's outstretched hands. The background shows a blue military-branded tent, personnel in camouflage uniforms, and large hangar windows.

    EIELSON AFB, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Tori Haudenschild 

    354th Fighter Wing

    Families attend the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2026. The event allowed visitors to learn more about the Airmen, aircraft and capabilities that support operations from Eielson AFB while highlighting the installation's role in projecting combat airpower across the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tori Haudenschild)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.02.2026 14:30
    Photo ID: 9844979
    VIRIN: 260801-F-KO751-1716
    Resolution: 1363x2048
    Size: 426.78 KB
    Location: EIELSON AFB, ALASKA, US
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    A gray military helicopter, consistent with an HH-60 Pave Hawk or similar Black Hawk variant, is captured in low-level flight over what appears to be a military airfield or airport. The background features a dense coniferous tree line, forested hills, and scattered buildings typical of an Alaskan or northern environment. Orange runway markers and airfield infrastructure are visible in the foreground.
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over a dense coniferous forest. The aircraft displays an American flag on its tail and features the characteristic four-engine swept-wing configuration of the Boeing 707-derived platform. The setting appears to be a northern or Alaskan environment based on the spruce tree line below.
    An airshow scene captured against a clear blue sky featuring a yellow aerobatic aircraft emitting a white smoke trail in the upper portion of the frame. In the lower right, a parachutist descends under a yellow and black canopy bearing visible text and insignia, while carrying an American flag. The composition suggests a coordinated military or airshow demonstration.
    A U.S. Army parachutist is descending under a yellow canopy marked 'ARMY' while carrying a large American flag. A pink/red smoke trail curves dramatically across the clear blue sky, tracing the jumper's flight path. This appears to be a demonstration jump, likely performed by the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team.
    A formation of military jet aircraft performing an aerobatic burst maneuver against a clear blue sky. The jets have dispersed outward from a central point, each trailing white smoke, creating a starburst or explosion pattern. A large white smoke cloud has formed at the center of the burst, giving the formation an octopus-like appearance.
    Three skydivers with yellow and black parachutes are descending against a clear blue sky. At least one parachute displays a star emblem consistent with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team. A white/pink smoke trail winds through the frame, indicating a smoke canister is being deployed during the demonstration.
    A skydiver is descending with a deployed yellow and black parachute bearing the word 'ARMY' and flame graphics, consistent with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team. The jumper is dressed in all-black gear and is carrying a black flag, likely a POW/MIA flag, suspended from the parachute lines. The background shows a dense conifer forest treeline under a clear blue sky.
    The image shows members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team landing on an airport tarmac. Multiple team members in black jumpsuits are on the ground managing their distinctive gold and black parachutes. The scene captures the post-landing phase of a parachute demonstration, likely at an airshow.
    A bright yellow aerobatic aircraft is captured mid-maneuver against a clear blue sky, appearing to be inverted or in a steep banking turn. The aircraft is emitting a white smoke trail behind it, characteristic of an airshow performance. The image is taken from a ground-level upward perspective, highlighting the dynamic nature of the maneuver.
    An air show or open house event at a military airbase featuring a large aircraft belonging to the 168th Wing, tail number 60-0334, adorned with an Alaska state silhouette and a polar bear emblem on the tail. Civilians, including families, are gathered on the tarmac near the aircraft for viewing. Additional military aircraft, including what appears to be an F-16, are visible in the background.
    The image shows the tail section of a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy (Super Galaxy) military transport aircraft with tail number 60020, assigned to AMC (Air Mobility Command) at Dover Air Force Base. In the background, an air traffic control tower is visible against a partly cloudy sky. The low-angle upward perspective emphasizes the massive scale of the aircraft's tail fin and horizontal stabilizer.
    An adult male with tattooed arms is tossing a smiling toddler into the air inside what appears to be a military hangar. The child, wearing a blue t-shirt and plaid shorts, is elevated high above the adult's outstretched hands. The background shows a blue military-branded tent, personnel in camouflage uniforms, and large hangar windows.

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