A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team, takes off to perform an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The PACAF C-17 demo team is part of the 535th Airlift Squadron and is based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from 94th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va., takes off to perform an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The F-22 demo team are currently deployed to the 18th Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan to support pacific theater operations. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 2, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R.Holzworth/Released)

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 2, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners .(Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team takes off to perform an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The PACAF C-17 demo team is part of the 535th Airlift Squadron and is based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners .(Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Pilot Skip Stewart, in a modified Pitts S-2S, performs an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Breitling Wing Walkers perform at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Breitling Wing Walkers perform at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting the Australian International Airshow 2013, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (Department of Defense photo/U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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U.S., Australian aircraft showcase skills at Avalon Airshow

Published March 4, 2013