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The Red Baron Squadron turn on smoke prior to takeoff. |
The Red Baron pizza company retired the squadron in 2007. |
Here they circle the flag-carrying skydivers as the national anthem played. |
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1944 P-51 Mustang This plane is still registered to the same pilot and is still flying. He is from Springfield, IL. |
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U.S. Navy North American T-2C Buckeye This was a Navy intermediate trainer. |
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U.S. Navy Grumman A-6E Intruder |
The B-17 Sentimental Journey was on static display. It belongs to the Arizona wing of the Commemorative Air Force and she still flies today giving rides. |
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II More commonly known by its nickname "Warthog", these are still in service today with a role of Close Air Support. |
They're not the prettiest of military aircraft, but they are very effective! |
The Blue Angel's C-130 "Fat Albert" |
Fat Albert demonstrating the C-130's JATO - Jet Assisted TakeOff. |
Here is video of the JATO and Fat Albert flying: |
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Here is video of The Blue Angels' performance: |
I also found this video on YouTube of the crash. We were standing a ways further back from the flight line and didn't see the engine let go. |