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    A yellow vintage military training aircraft, likely a North American T-6 Texan, is on the tarmac at an airshow. The pilot, identified by text on the fuselage as 'Pilot COL Mike Hunt,' is waving to a crowd of spectators gathered behind a safety fence. The crowd is enthusiastically waving back at the pilot in a celebratory exchange.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.07.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    A Commemorative Air Force Alaska Wing BT-13 Valiant aircraft performs a ground demonstration on the tarmac during the opening ceremony of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2026. Civilian aerial demonstrations alongside military acts showcased the varied and extensive history of the many aircraft that led to America’s aerial excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 20:48
    Photo ID: 9874171
    VIRIN: 260807-F-DL909-1213
    Resolution: 5651x3765
    Size: 3.36 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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