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A solo Thunderbird performs maneuvers during the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron closed out the 2009 show at Dover. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Spectators watch aerial demonstrations at the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. According to early estimates, approximately 75,000 spectators attended the 2009 Dover AFB Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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The Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, pass over a C-5 Galaxy at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachutist, Cadet 1st Class Joseph Valdez, carries the U.S. Flag into show center for the opening ceremonies during the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. Cadet Valdez is a native of Las Vegas, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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Two members of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team cross during their performance at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Crowds filled in for a spot to watch aerial performers June 21 at the Dover Air Force Base Open House. According to early estimates, approximately 75,000 spectators attended the 2009 Dover AFB Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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Dover's own C-17 Globemaster III parades over show center for the audience at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. Majs. Paul Theriot and Lucky O'Connell, 3rd Airlift Squadron, piloted the C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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The Air Force Reserve jet car makes its way down the runway at the open house June 21. The car has a 10,000 horsepower jet engine originally from a T-2A aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team take off to start their performance at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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Matt Chapman flies his Embry-Riddle Eagle 580 over the Air Force Reserve Jet car at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. Mr. Chapman raced the jet car down the Dover runway, losing to the car, which traveled at speeds in excess of 380 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron perform the signature Diamond manuever during the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. The formation marked the beginning of the Thunderbirds' demonstration routine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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The Thunderbirds opposing solos perform the mirror formation during the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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A parachutist with the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue jump team performs during the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Spectators take in the C-124 Globemaster II at the Air Mobility Command Museum during the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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The Thunderbirds fly in their signature Diamond formation during the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Visitors examine the UH-1 Iroquois at the Air Mobility Command Museum, one of many exhibits for Open House participants to see during Dover's Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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War Birds Over Long Island put on a performance for spectators at the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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The B-25, a twin engine bomber used during WWII, performs at the Air Show portion of the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. The B-25. The B-25, named Panchito, was flown by the Disabled American Veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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(From right) A C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-10 Extender and KC-135 Stratotanker line the south ramp at Dover Air Force Base June 21. The four aircraft were part of the more than 30 static displays at the 2009 Dover AFB Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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Spectators press against the fence to get a better view during the air show portion of the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. Approximately 75,000 spectators attended the Open House and Air Show, according to early estimates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

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Julie Clark holds an American flag as her T-34A Mentor is piloted down the runway at Dover Air Force Base June 21. Ms. Clark was one of the 14 aerial demonstrations that participated in the Dover AFB Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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The Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet flies at near-supersonic speeds during the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21. The Super Hornet was one of 14 aerial demonstrations at the 2009 Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, close out the 2009 Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 21 with their Delta maneuver. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Nearly 75,000 enjoy Dover AFB Open House and Air Show

Published June 21, 2009