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    2026 Grissom Air & Space Expo [Image 8 of 15]

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    A young boy, approximately 3-5 years old, sits on an adult's shoulders at what appears to be an air show. He is wearing black ear protection headphones and a red t-shirt, holding a blue toy jet aircraft that resembles a Blue Angels F/A-18 model. The background shows a crowd of spectators and yellow signage consistent with an outdoor public event.

    UNITED STATES

    08.22.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert 

    434th Air Refueling Wing

    A child sits on their father’s shoulders while playing with a toy aeroplane during the Grissom Air & Space Expo at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 30, 2026. The two-day community event celebrated aviation heritage and aimed to inspire interest in aerospace and STEM disciplines among local youth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 14:35
    Photo ID: 9903743
    VIRIN: 260822-F-DK648-2681
    Resolution: 5395x3590
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 1
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    Two young boys stand near a metal crowd-control barrier with orange safety netting at what appears to be an outdoor public event or air show. A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands on the other side of the barrier, appearing to interact with or check something near the children. A large crowd of spectators is visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform interacts with civilian attendees at what appears to be an air show event. The airman is handing a small item, likely a patch or coin, to a young girl across a barrier fence. A large crowd of spectators is visible in the background along a flight line.
    A crowd of spectators gathered at what appears to be an outdoor event, likely an airshow or similar large public gathering near a tarmac or open field. The central figure is a middle-aged person using binoculars to observe something in the distance, wearing sun-protective clothing including a wide-brim hat and neck gaiter. The crowd is diverse in age and dressed in casual warm-weather attire.
    A single-engine aerobatic aircraft is performing a maneuver at an airshow, captured from a low angle looking upward. The aircraft appears to be inverted or in a steep bank, trailing a white smoke stream behind it. The overcast sky provides a pale blue-grey backdrop to the performance.
    Two aerobatic biplanes are captured from below during an airshow performance, flying in close formation against a blue sky. Both aircraft display matching colorful livery with red, blue, and gold wing patterns and are trailing white smoke streams. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the underside of the aircraft and the parallel smoke trails.
    A white biplane with colorful horizontal stripes (red, orange, yellow, blue) is captured in flight against a pale blue-grey sky. The aircraft is emitting a white smoke trail extending horizontally behind it, suggesting an aerobatic or airshow performance. The registration number visible on the fuselage appears to read 'N219JB' or similar.
    A colorful aerobatic biplane is captured mid-flight against an overcast sky, trailing a white smoke stream behind it. The aircraft appears to be performing an aerobatic maneuver, likely inverted or in a steep bank, during what appears to be an airshow. The smoke trail extends diagonally from the lower left to the upper right of the frame, emphasizing the aircraft's flight path.
    A young boy, approximately 3-5 years old, sits on an adult's shoulders at what appears to be an air show. He is wearing black ear protection headphones and a red t-shirt, holding a blue toy jet aircraft that resembles a Blue Angels F/A-18 model. The background shows a crowd of spectators and yellow signage consistent with an outdoor public event.
    A group of people gathered at what appears to be an outdoor public event or festival. Two women are prominently featured in the foreground, one smiling broadly wearing a green tank top with layered necklaces, and another wearing a red tank top, sunglasses, and a U.S. Air Force cap. Additional attendees are visible in the background, slightly out of focus.
    A young child wearing blue ear protection headphones and a gray baseball cap sits on an adult's shoulders at what appears to be an outdoor airshow or loud public event. The child is holding the adult's hands for balance while looking forward. Multiple spectators are visible in the background, some also shielding their eyes or wearing ear protection.
    A young girl with shoulder-length blonde hair sits on an adult's shoulders at what appears to be an outdoor public event or festival. She is smiling and pointing enthusiastically at something off-camera, wearing a pink top and colorful shorts. A white event tent and a blurred crowd are visible in the background.
    Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration team jets fly in a tight diamond formation, leaving white smoke trails against a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground, the vertical tail fin of a large military aircraft is visible, marked with 'AFRC', 'GRISSOM', and the serial number '00322', along with a U.S. flag decal. This appears to be an air show at or associated with Grissom Air Reserve Base.
    Four military jet aircraft are flying in a tight diamond formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. Each aircraft is producing a white smoke trail, creating four parallel contrails trailing behind the formation. The aircraft display red, white, and blue markings consistent with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.
    A close-up photograph of a blonde woman wearing purple sunglasses and an orange foam earplug in her visible ear, suggesting she is at a loud outdoor event. Her hair is blowing in the wind against a bright blue sky background. She appears to be watching something in the distance, with other people visible but blurred behind her.
    Six military jet aircraft are flying in a tight diamond formation against a clear blue sky, each trailing white smoke streams. The aircraft display a distinctive white, blue, and red color scheme consistent with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration squadron. The formation and smoke trails suggest this is a precision aerobatic performance at an air show.

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