Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind an F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Ian Roberts boards a KC-135 Stratotanker during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Eielson AFB airshow allowed the citizens of the surrounding towns to get an up close view and demonstration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. Ian is from North Pole, Alaska. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Six Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind the F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

An estimated 6,000 people tour aircraft during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

The Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team taxi onto the flightline during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team flies over the Red-Flag Alaska tower during the 2008 "Soaring into Solstice" Thunderbirds Show June 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Published June 26, 2008
By Airman 1st Class Nora Anton
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- More than 6,000 people witnessed what the Air Force is all about during the 2008 Soaring into Solstice airshow June 24 at Eielson Air Force Base.

On display for visitors to tour and take pictures of were an F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, KC-135 Stratotanker and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Local residents were treated to demonstrations from military working dog teams, an Air Force Reserve Command Jet Car, Fort Wainwright's own UH-60 Black Hawks and the Air Force's Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds wowed spectators with nearly an hour of aerobatic maneuvers.

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

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