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    Warbirds incentive flight at Merrill Field [Image 1 of 11]

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    Three men are gathered around a vintage blue military training aircraft bearing the 'Commemorative Air Force' insignia. The scene takes place on an airfield in front of a hangar partially displaying the text 'Wings of Freedom.' Two men are standing on the aircraft's wing while a third observes from ground level.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.05.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    Alex Roesch, a Commemorative Air Force Alaska Wing BT-13 Valiant pilot, left, and U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Clarkson, assigned to 23rd Engineer Support Company, 6th Division Engineer Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, prepare for an incentive flight at Merrill Field Airport, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2026. The CAF’s local wing offered participants a hands-on journey through aviation history before the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House Aug. 8 & 9. Celebrating the stories and technology of the "Greatest Generation," the flights aim to ignite an enduring enthusiasm for aerospace across Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2026
    Date Posted: 08.06.2026 21:15
    Photo ID: 9855376
    VIRIN: 260806-F-SA986-1648
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 1.97 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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    Three men are gathered around a vintage blue military training aircraft bearing the 'Commemorative Air Force' insignia. The scene takes place on an airfield in front of a hangar partially displaying the text 'Wings of Freedom.' Two men are standing on the aircraft's wing while a third observes from ground level.
    Two men are engaged in what appears to be a documentation or briefing activity near an aircraft, likely during a pre-flight or operational check. One man is wearing camouflage military-style clothing and a baseball cap, while the other is dressed in a tan/khaki work shirt with glasses and a watch. They appear to be reviewing or signing paperwork on a surface near an aircraft window frame.
    The image shows two vintage military trainer aircraft on a wet tarmac, likely at an airshow or aviation event. The foreground aircraft is painted in a blue and yellow color scheme with the identifier 'L99' on its fuselage, while a second yellow aircraft with the partial identifier '026' is visible taxiing in the background with its propeller spinning. Mountains and overcast skies are visible in the background, suggesting a Pacific Northwest or Alaskan location.
    A man in a tan/khaki flight suit stands beside or on a bright yellow vintage aircraft, pointing with one finger as if giving instructions or directions. A second person is partially visible seated in the cockpit of the yellow aircraft. The setting appears to be an airshow or airfield on an overcast day.
    Two vintage WWII-era training aircraft are parked on a wet tarmac under an overcast sky. The left aircraft is painted in yellow with black stripes and bears RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) markings, while the right aircraft features a blue and yellow color scheme with US military markings and the identifier 'L99'. Both appear to be North American T-6 Texan (Harvard) trainer aircraft, likely displayed at an airshow or aviation museum.
    A vintage military trainer aircraft, painted in blue and yellow with the number '99' visible, taxis on a runway at a small general aviation airport. A large teal/blue hangar dominates the background, with additional aircraft parked nearby. Mountains partially obscured by low clouds are visible in the background, suggesting a Pacific Northwest or Alaskan location.
    A vintage yellow RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) training aircraft, marked '421' and bearing a Canadian maple leaf roundel, is taxiing or taking off on a runway. The aircraft appears to be a North American Harvard/T-6 Texan, a classic WWII-era trainer painted in its distinctive yellow training livery. The setting appears to be a small regional airfield with grey hangar buildings visible in the background.
    A vintage single-engine propeller aircraft painted in yellow and blue is taxiing on a runway apron, viewed head-on. The propeller is visibly spinning, indicated by motion blur. The setting appears to be a small general aviation airport with hangars and buildings visible in the background.
    A vintage military trainer aircraft, consistent with a North American T-6 Texan, is taxiing or idling on an airport tarmac with its propeller visibly spinning. The aircraft is painted in a distinctive yellow-orange fuselage with a blue engine cowling, typical of WWII-era training livery. The setting appears to be a general aviation airport under overcast skies, with additional aircraft visible in the background.
    A military service member in modern camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is climbing out of the rear cockpit of a bright yellow vintage RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) training aircraft, likely a North American Harvard/T-6 Texan. A second person in a flight suit is visible in the front cockpit. The scene appears to take place at an airfield or airshow, with a hangar building visible in the background.
    A group of seven individuals pose in front of a vintage yellow North American Harvard/T-6 Texan trainer aircraft on an airport tarmac. The aircraft bears the registration N421QB and serial number 20421, painted in Royal Canadian Air Force training colors with blue and yellow striped tail markings and a Union Jack insignia. The overcast sky and wet tarmac suggest cool, cloudy weather conditions.

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