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F-15E Strike Eagle
April 5, 2011 — Mission The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. Features The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer. Previous models of... MORE

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Mountain Lion April 12, 2006. The F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team from Seymour-Johnson AFB, N.C., displays the F-15E's capabilities as a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

A-10 Thunderbolt II
April 5, 2011 — The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and... MORE

1970s -- The A-10 Thunderbolt in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)

B-25 Bomber “Panchito”
April 5, 2011 — Specification of the North American B-25J MitchellPowerplant: Two Wright R-2600 Double Cyclone fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radials, rated at 1,700 hp each for takeoff and 1,500 hp at 2,400 rpm. Performance: Maximum speed 275 mph at 15,000 feet. 230 mph cruising speed. Initial climb rate 1,110 feet per minute. An altitude of 15,000 feet can be... MORE

The North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber "Panchito" can fly at speeds of 275 mph and can reach a service ceiling of 24,000 feet. (Courtesy photo/Rag Wings and Radials)

The Aerostars
April 5, 2011 — The Aerostars are a precision aerobatic demo team whose aerial ballet captivates air show audiences large and small with a combination of graceful aerobatics flown in tight formation, spectacular breakaways followed by breath-taking opposing passes and awe-inspiring inverted maneuvers. The team performs in the Yak 52 TW, a former Soviet designed,... MORE

The Aerostars, a precision aerobatic demonstration team will thrill skywatchers at the 2011 Air Expo on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 9. (Courtesy photo/The Aerostars)

Geico Skytypers Airshow Team
April 5, 2011 — The World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team is a flight squadron of six vintage World War II airplanes performing precision flight maneuvers at airshows across the U.S. The diverse flying expertise of the team members aligns perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance.The Skytypers are the only civilian squadron currently... MORE

The Geico Skytypers type dot matrix style messages in the sky. Skytyping is 17 times faster than skywritintg and produces a letter every four seconds. (Courtesy photo/Geico Skytypers)

U. S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration team
April 5, 2011 — The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. Their mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community relations and recruiting. Comprised of volunteers from throughout Army Special Operations the Black Daggers have diverse backgrounds and are... MORE

A Black Dagger makes his entrance while streaming smoke. The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration team. (Photo courtesy/U.S. Army)

Commander's Fitness Run
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Airmen dash off as Ernie the Eagle signals the start of the run during the Commander's Fitness Run April 1, 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Ernie is the mascot for the 1st Combat Camera squadron on Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
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The Centennial of Naval Aviation
April 5, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston, the home of Charleston Air Force Base and the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, S.C., is proud that this year's Air Expo will pay tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation by featuring a trio of WWII Pacific Theater demonstrations: "Tora, Tora, Tora," a simulation of the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Tokyo, featuring the B-25... MORE

Old USS Lexington (CV-2) at sunset in the Pacific in March 1942 before her losss at the Battle of Coral Sea.

Tora, Tora, Tora
April 5, 2011 — "Tora, Tora, Tora" is the Commemorative Air Force's recreation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that signaled the beginning of the American involvement in World War II. Designed as a living history lesson, "Tora, Tora, Tora" is intended as a memorial to all the soldiers on both sides who gave their lives for their countries. Tora, Tora, Tora... MORE

Tora, Tora, Tora recreates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and will be performing at the Air Expo 2011 on Joint Base Charleston, April 9. (Photo courtesy/Tora, Tora, Tora)

Thunderbirds headline JB CHS 2011 Air Expo
April 5, 2011 — Now in their 58th season, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are once again the highlight of this weekend's Air Expo, showcasing the pride and precision of today's Air Force and wowing huge audiences around the world. The name Thunderbird is derived from the strong Indian culture and folklore in the southwestern United States where Luke Air Force... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at an air show in 2007. Airmen and their families will get a chance to see the Thunderbirds practice during the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo Family Day April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Katie Gieratz)