Aviation Nation 2012

An F-15 Eagle takes off during the annual Aviation Nation open house Nov, 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event utilizes civilian and military aircraft to demonstrate maneuvers and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, makes opening remarks during Aviation Nation Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The USAFWC oversees the operations of the Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)

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Aviation Nation spectators listen as the national anthem is played during the opening ceremony Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 71 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)

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The U.S. Air Force Academy's Wings of Blue Parachute Team steer their parachutes for precision landings during Aviation Nation Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Wings of Blue team is based at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)

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Aviation Nation spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Academy's Wings of Blue Parachute Team free falls Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Wings of Blue demonstration team is composed of United States Air Force Academy cadet jumpers and 98th Flying Training Squadron staff members who perform globally on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P.Coleman)

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Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Academy's Wings of Blue Parachute Team descend from an 8,000 foot jump during Aviation Nation Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Wings of Blue demonstration team is composed of United States Air Force Academy cadet jumpers and 98th Flying Training Squadron staff members who perform globally on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)

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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Hertbert, turns the propeller of an AT-6 prior to ignition during Aviation Nation Nov. 10,2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The AT-6 is took part in a Korean War Conflict demonstration. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Junior Funes and Adrian Pedroza from the Innovations International Charter School of Nevada sit in a skiff at the 58th Rescue Squadron's booth at Aviation Nation Nov. 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Flightline Frenzy gave students from local schools the opportunity to view static displays and aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Students from the Innovations International Charter School of Nevada look at vintage aircraft on display at Aviation Nation Nov. 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The students from the school took part in Flightline Frenzy, which allowed students from local schools get a tour of static displays at Aviation Nation 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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A student from the Innovations International Charter School of Nevada watches as a B-1B Lancer flies at Aviation Nation Nov. 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Innovations International Charter School of Nevada brought more than 200 students to the Flightline Frenzy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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A three ship of F-86 Sabre's flies over the crowd during the annual Aviation Nation open house Nov. 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation is the largest free public event in nevada.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)

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A T-33 Shooting Star performs a Korean Conflict reenactment during the annual 2012 Aviation Nation open house Nov. 10, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The T-33 Shooting Star, produced by Lockheed, made its first flight in 1948. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Cambria Davis and her little sister, Raia Davis, spin and move the barrel on a 37mm anti-aircraft artillery gun provided by the 547th Intelligence Squadron during Aviation Nation Nov.10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 547th Intelligence Squadron provides comprehensive adversary tactics analysis, advanced unit intelligence training, and intelligence support for ongoing combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)

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Published Nov. 10, 2012

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