The United States Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds" team from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, arrive at RAAF Base Townsville. The Thunderbirds will be thrilling audiences with their aerial maneuvers at the Townsville Air Show, and will be on display at the Open Day at RAAF Townsville.
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Air Commodore Phil Byrne, Head Of Special Events, Air Force, is interviewed by local media as the United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster and F-16 Fighting Flacon aircraft land at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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A member of the RAAF Townsville ground team marshals a United States Air Force KC-10 refuelling aircraft to the hard stand at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Mayor of Townville, Cr Les Tyrell and Air Commodore Phil Byrne, Head Of Special Events, Air Force, greet The United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds" to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Mayor of Townville, Cr Les Tyrell and Air Commodore Phil Byrne, Head Of Special Events, Air Force (centre L-R) are pictured with The United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds", on arrival to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Leading Aircraftwoman Tegan Blaby, Security Police Military Working Dog Handler, and her Military Working Dog Electra, will be part of the team providing protection, guarding the United States Air Force aircraft that are currently located at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" support team disembark from their support C-17 Globemaster at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Mayor of Townville Cr Les Tyrell (left) welcomes Major General Ted Kresge Commander United States Air Warfare Centre, Nevada with Air Commodore Phil Byrne, Head Of Special Events, Air Force, at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Mayor of Townville Cr Les Tyrell; Major General Ted Kresge; Commander United States Air Warfare Centre, Nevada, and Air Commodore Phil Byrne; Head Of Special Events, Air Force (centre L-R), welcome The United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds" to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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A United States Air Force (USAF) C-17 Globemaster aircraft touched down at RAAF Base Townsville transporting the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" support team from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform at the Townsville Air Show and will be on display at the Open Day at RAAF Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" taxing past the tail of a United States Air Force KC-10 Tanker suport aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", taxies to the hard stand at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", taxies to the hard stand at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Upon landing at RAAF Base Townsville, the United States Air Force ground team complete landing protocols for an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" on the hard stand.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Upon landing at RAAF Base Townsville, members of the United States Air Force ground team prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" on the hard stand.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Upon landing at RAAF Base Townsville, members of the United States Air Force ground team finalise landing protocols on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" on the hard stand.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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A United States Air Force KC-10 refuelling aircraft supporting the Thunderbirds lands at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" on approach, lands past the tail of a United States Air Force KC-10 Tanker aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" lands at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" lands at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Upon landing at RAAF Base Townsville, members of the United States Air Force ground team finalise landing protocols on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" on the hard stand.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Leader of the The United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons "Thunderbirds", Lieutenant Colonel Greg Thomas (centre), briefs his team shortly after landing at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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Air Commodore Phil Byrne, Head Of Special Events, Air Force greets Leader of the The United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds", Lieutenant Colonel Greg Thomas to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 22 September 2009)
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