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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, tail number 20-5569.
From Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Captain Melanie Kluesner, commander of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team of the 388th Fighter Wing showcases the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter.

The development of the F-35 began in 1996 under the Joint Strike Fighter program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike and ground attack aircraft for the United States and allies. Lockheed Martin’s X-35 won the competition in 2001 against Boeing’s X-32 in 2001. There are three main variants of the F-35: The F-35A, is a conventional takeoff and landing aircraft with an introduction to the United States Air Force in 2016. The F-35B is a short take-of and vertical-landing aircraft with an introduction to the United States Marine Corps in 2015. The F-35C, is a variant designed for carrier takeoffs and recovery with the introduction to the United States Navy in 2019.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
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For 40 years this well known air performance team has thrilled audiences from around the world with their tight aerobatic maneuvers and the sound of the radial engines of the North American AT-6 Texan. The aerobatic team began the 2024 air show season with a new name and a new aircraft paint scheme.

The TITAN Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. In 1996, the Team expanded to a four ship team. From 2000 to 2023, the Team flew under the sponsorship of AeroShell. In 2023, the team began a new chapter under the sponsorship of Titan Aviation Fuels.

Participating in this aerial demonstration are: Aircraft #2, Tail Number; N3267G, flown by Bryan Regan; Aircraft #3, Tail Number; N7462C flown by Steve Gustafson; Aircraft #4, Tail Number; N601JF flown by Jimmy Fordham.

“The Pilot Maker,” The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots by various domestic and foreign military services. The first variant of the Texan flew in 1935. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built. The South African Air Force was the last military service to retire the Texan in 1995. The T-6 Texan remains a popular warbird used for airshow demonstrations. The T-6 has also been used to simulate various historical aircraft, including the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
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The skydiver trailing the Flag of the United States of America approaching the landing zone.

Based out of Raeford, North Carolina, and founded in 2011, The All Veterans Group is comprised of individuals from both active and retired military personal and other patriotic Americans. These dedicated individuals have performed worldwide at various public events representing military veterans and hometown heroes.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, tail number 96-0002 performing several fly-by demonstrations before the crowd attending the airshow. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft used by the USAF to perform tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. The C-17 was first introduced to the USAF in 1995 replacing the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and fulfilling some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. The C-17 played a key logistical role during both Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, as well as providing humanitarian aid in the aftermath of various natural disasters. The aircraft has a maximum carrying capacity of 170,900 pounds or 85.45 tons. The aircraft can carry a total of 134 troops and or one M1 Abrams tank.

This aircraft, 0002 is assigned to the USAF’s 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve at Charleston AFB, South Carolina. Side note about this aircraft. In 2009 this aircraft was involved in a gear-up landing at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The USAF Aircraft Accident Investigation Board concluded the cause was the crew’s failure to follow the pre-landing checklist.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
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Yoko Bito def. (pin) Konami

( Japan Expo est LE rendez-vous des amoureux du Japon et de sa culture, du manga aux arts martiaux, du jeu video au folklore nippon, de la J-music a la musique traditionnelle : un evenement incontournable pour tous ceux qui s'interessent a la culture japonaise et une infinite de decouvertes pour les curieux. Le tout a 30 minutes de Paris ! )

Yoko Bito def. (pin) Konami

( Japan Expo est LE rendez-vous des amoureux du Japon et de sa culture, du manga aux arts martiaux, du jeu video au folklore nippon, de la J-music a la musique traditionnelle : un evenement incontournable pour tous ceux qui s'interessent a la culture japonaise et une infinite de decouvertes pour les curieux. Le tout a 30 minutes de Paris ! )

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Pairi Daiza - September 2020

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The 65-hectare (160-acre) large animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.[1] The name is taken from the Avestan word pairi daeza, which is the source of the English word paradise.

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 8

Various pics of the day 8 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 8) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 8

Various pics of the day 8 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 8) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 8

Various pics of the day 8 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 8) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 8

Various pics of the day 8 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 8) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 8

Various pics of the day 8 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 8) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )

Boa Vista - Cap-Vert - January 2020 - Day 4

Various pics of the day 4 in Boa Vista with no particular subject
Diverses photos prisent a Boa Vista (jour : 4) sans sujet reel.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Pourquoi Boa Vista?
x Une mer cristalline et des plages d'un blanc eclatant dignes des Caraibes
x L'ile des dunes mobiles, un superbe spectacle, surtout au Deserto de Viana
x Sal Rei, une localite paisible a l'atmosphere calme et exotique
x Une destination ensoleillee et un mode de vie africain tranquille

L'exotisme a quelques heures de vol a peine. Le Cap-Vert, c'est la destination coup de coeur des fanas de la plage. Car tout y invite a de longues heures de farniente absolu. En approchant le Riu Touareg, vous aurez l'impression de voir un 'fata morgana' dans un paysage inaltere. )