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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

Helmets, parachute packs and jump gear sit on display inside the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black C-31A before the team’s afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

The U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black C-31A sits ready to take flight before the team’s afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black form a huddle before boarding their C-31A for their afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black readies his M-18 smoke grenades before the team’s afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

Staff Sgt. Christopher Clark, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black demonstrator, relays information to the team’s crew chief via hand signals during their afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

Staff Sgt. Christopher Clark, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black demonstrator, relays information to the team’s crew chief via hand signals during their afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

Staff Sgt. James Hackett, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” Team Black demonstrator, sits in the team’s C-31A before their afternoon performance at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. This was Keesler’s first air show since 2011, and featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Air Show/Open House, day one

An F/A-18 Hornet pilot sits on his aircraft and watches the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team perform at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The F/A-18 was one of 27 static displays at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Crowds wave as the Lady Liberty aircraft passes by during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Army Sergeant Luke Olk, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, opens a parachute to show attendees during the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Maj. Tyler Ellison, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds operations officer #7, delivers the oath of enlistment during an enlistment ceremony March 28, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Twenty-nine individuals enlisted. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds autographs Thunderbirds programs during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Army Staff Sergeant James Hackett, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, carries the U.S. flag during opening ceremonies for the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team visit with attendees after unveiling their new routine at the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The drill team began developing their new routine here Feb. 21. The event also included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveil their new routine at the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The drill team began developing their new routine here Feb. 21. The event also included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveil their new routine at the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The drill team began developing their new routine here Feb. 21. The event also included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveil their new routine at the Keesler Air Force Base Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The drill team began developing their new routine here Feb. 21. The event also included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House - Day one

Published March 28, 2015