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The Airshow programm would not be complete without Kent Pietsch. His Crazy Flying Comedy act is a singular demonstration of perfect control of his airplane. In this picture Kent loses his right aileron. |
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Military demonstrations are always an important part in the Show programm. Usually the standard types like the F/A-18, F-16 and F-15 are coming but nothing exotic. |
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Genes Soucy makes white clouds in the clear blue sky whit his Grumman Showcat (Ag Cat). Exceptionally Wing walking Teresa Stokes can't be found on the wing in this display. |
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On the historical firetruck the winning racing team is driven along the flight line and presented to the crowds. |
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"Minsi III" is the name of Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, which was brought over by the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). |
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Also in 2006 was this beautiful Bronco to be seen again at the Stead airfield. A more close investigation of the interior reveals its German origin. |
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The USN Legacy Flight shows the rare Grumman Hellcat of the CAF and Dr. Richard Sugden's unique Fury beside the F/A-18.
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Counterpart to the Legacy Flight is the USAF Heritage Flight with F-15 Eagles, F-4 Phantom II and two P-51D Mustangs. |
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Known for their close aerobatic formations the Thunderbirds, the formation display team of the USAF, provided a great show again this year.
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Pilot among pilots: John Travolta is a regular guest at the Reno Air Races. In this year he has flown his beautiful Boeing 707 to Reno. |
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Only a well oiled team holds it together during the whole racing week in Reno. The team #86 "Czech Mate" in discussion after a test flight. |
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The tall Bob Button (Voodoo) with Bill "Tiger" Destefani (Strega) making some small the talk. |
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Child crazy: "Czech Mate" pilot Sherman Smoot enjoys together with his youngest fans a successful race. |
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Bill "Tiger Destefani" belongs with his team Strega to the top favourites of the Unlimited Class. For some years this victory-used racing team owner and pilot are struggling again and again with engine problems. |
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Jan (www.airrace.info) and Olivier working on the flight line. The two are - just like Airventure - since years trying to make the Reno Air Races popular in Europe. |
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Desert foxes: Photographer colleagues at Pylon 2 waiting for the next race in the hot sun. |
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Antoine Roels (www.iapa.be), aviation photographer with an experience of many years and former official photographer of the Belgian Air Force, at Pylon 8.
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Spectator without ticket and photo equipment: Whether the "Lizard" is more surprised of the pilots or the photographers, is still under investigation. |
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