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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Thunderbirds

Airshow, McChord AFB, July 20th, 2008

Mt. Rainier looms in the distance over McChord AFB. Thunderbirds and others performed in the shadow of this great mountain making for some spectacular images.


Thunderbirds aircraft lined up on the ramp in preparation for the show.


Mt. Rainier looms in the background.


An F-15 demonstrates shortfield take-off an rapid climb capability.


Lone thunderbird pierces between a pair of pairs.


Thunderbirds come around for another close pass. Mt. Rainier looks on in the distance.


Diamond formation.


Sweeping by the mountain.


Bizarre mating ritual?


Inverted.


Landing - the performance is concluded.

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