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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- The Honolulu skyline rises into the playground of the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, as they take to flight to perform over Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 19 before a crowd of more than 42,000. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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'Into the wild blue yonder'

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- The Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, perform over Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 19 before a crowd of more than 42,000. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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'Into the wild blue yonder'

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- A Thunderbird races over Hickam?s show center and out over the Pacific during the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron?s performance at the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 19 before a crowd of more than 42,000. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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'Into the wild blue yonder'

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Diamond Head and Waikiki provide a scenic background for the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, performance over Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 19 before a crowd of more than 42,000. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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'Into the wild blue yonder'

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- The Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, perform over Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 19 before a crowd of more than 42,000. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members watch the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, prepare their F-16's for take off during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon when they performed combat maneuvers. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Audience members look on as the Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii --Staff Sgt. Steven Shoemake, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron dedicated crew chief, signs autographs for Thunderbird fans during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon when they preformed combat maneuvers at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Crowd enjoys Thunderbird's aerial demonstration

Published Sept. 22, 2009

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