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A 436th/512th Airlift Wing C-5 Galaxy from Dover, AFB, Denver on the ramp at Moi International Airport after delivering relief supplies for the Rawandan war refugees in Goma, Zaire

A 507th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker crew

A rear view medium shot of a partially shown 25K Loader is ready for use at Hoedspruit AFB, South Africa, after delivery from the 721st Air Mobility Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, by a C-17A Globemaster III, from the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. The equipment will be used during "Operation Atlas Response" to support cargo loading of aircraft distributing relief supplies in Mozambique

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component

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U.S. airmen with the 48th Air Expeditionary Group maintain

On the flight line at Hoedspruit Air Base (AB) South Africa, a US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, from the 437th Airlift Wing (AW), is readied for its mission to provide airlift support for humanitarian relief supplies, being delivered to the Republic of Mozambique, as part of Joint Task Force (JTF) ATLAS RESPONSE,

Search and rescue members prepare for a training mission

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A 14th Air Force P-40E replica Tomahawk on display to the viewing public in front of the 30th Space Wing Headquarters. The vintage aerial fighter unveiled at a ceremony in front of 30th Space Wing Headquarters at Vandenberg AFB, CA on April 17, 2001. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

With the P-40E Tomahawk memorial in the background, Clifford Long 14th Air Force Association president and former P-40 pilot addresses a gathering of 200 guests at the unveiling ceremony. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Tomahawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A contract welder from Los Angeles, California puts the finishing touches on the cross member that will support the wings of a replica P-40E Tomahawk, after it is placed on a display stand. The P-40E will be on display at the 14th Air Force Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A capacity crowd on hand for the ceremonial unveiling of a replica Flying Tigers P-40 Tomahawk mounted on the east lawn at the headquarters of the 14th Air Force, Vandenberg Air Force, California on April 17, 2001. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A replica of the P-40E Tomahawk used during WWII by the Flying Tigers, founders of the 14th Air Force, is mounted near the Command Post for the viewing pleasure of the public. On the plaque: "This aircraft is dedicated to all the Past, Present, and Future Flying Tigers, those who blazed a path of glory in the China Skies in World War II, and those who blaze a path of glory into space." A ceremonial event was held for the unveiling of the war fighter at the 30th Space Wing Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California on April 17, 2001

14th Air Force Commander Major General William "Bill" R. Looney III speaks of the prestige and history of the P-40E Tomahawk that stands behind him at the ceremonial unveiling, on April 17, 2001, of the replica aerial fighter. The monument is located at the headquarters of the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

A US Army Air Force (USAAF) P-40 Tomahawk pursuit aircraft (right), piloted by Mr. Steve Hinton, and a US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft (left), piloted by USAF Captain (CPT) Matt Kouchoukos, Pilot, East Coast A-10 Demonstration Team, 23rd Fighter Group (FG), Pope Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina (NC), fly in close formation near Langley AFB, Virginia (VA). This formation represents the heritage between the 23rd FG of World War II (WWII) which stood down to become the famous Flying Tigers, and the legacy continues today. The P-40 arrived at Langley for the Flying Tigers Reunion

A vintage P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft (right) piloted by Steve Hinton, a US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft (center) piloted by Captain (CPT) Matt Kouchoukos and a P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft piloted by Ed Shipley participate in a Heritage Flight formation, showing generations of Air Force Fighters. The Heritage Flight was part of the Airpower over Hampton Roads show at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia (VA)

A US Air Force (USAF) O-2 Skymaster (right) forward air control (FAC) aircraft and a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft, sit in Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park was dedicated on July 20, 2000 and includes 5 static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Ben Eielson, and a new AIRMAN's Memorial, due to open late this year. The Skymaster flew at Eielson between 1971 and 1986 as a part of the 25th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS). The Thunderbolts are currently flying at Eielson with the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS), 354th Fighter Wing (FW)

A construction worker prepares a replica of the vintage P-40E Tomahawk for assembly at its new home in front of 14th Air Force Headquarters at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The P-40 was a leading fighter in the aerial campaign of WWII. The P-40 "serves as, a monument, not to the aircraft but to the people of the original Flying Tigers, and as reminder to their modern-day counter-parts." The Warhawk memorial, funded by the 14th Air Force with Major General William R. Looney III in command, took three months from ground breaking to the dedication ceremony

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Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base

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Scene Camera Operator: SRA Steve Schester, USAF

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An airplane carrying Team V members descends after

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