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A replica of a Japanese Kate torpedo plane, made from an American AT-6 Texan aircraft, makes a bombing run during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Kate torpedo plane, made from an American AT-6 Texan aircraft, makes a bombing run during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

Replicas of Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft fly during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

Low angle bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). An F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II aircraft (foreground) and two UH-46 Sea Knight helicopters (background) are parked on the flight deck. The Peace in the Pacific celebration, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the end of the war with Japan, is being held aboard the carrier

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

The restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Heavenly Body and In The Mood stand ready on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). The B-25s are being launched in a re-enactment of Doolittle's Raid of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25s were launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

The reassembly of the US Air Force (USAF) SR-71 Blackbird, serial number 61-7967, begins in preparation for its permanent roost at the Eighth Air Force Museum, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA). Reassembly will take place over the next few days and a dedication ceremony will take place on December 17th to celebrate the arrival of the jet, and the 100th Anniversary of the first heavier than air controlled flight of the Wright Flyer, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC)

Replicas of Japanese Kate torpedo planes, made from American AT-6 Texan aircraft, and replicas of Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft fly during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

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Subject Operation/Series: GATHERING OF EAGLES '86

State: Nevada (NV)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Simons

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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replicas japanese kate japanese kate planes american at american at texan aircraft texan aircraft val type japanese val type bomber bomber aircraft re enactment war battles world war ii battles event confederate confederate air force organization ii era world war ii era aircraft association air force association eagles aerospace aerospace event anniversaries strategic command strategic air command tactical tactical air command nevada air force world war ii staff sergeant 1940 s airplanes japan 1940 s 40 s high resolution american at 6 texan aircraft ssgt simons military aircraft aviation world war two second world war propeller driven aircraft 1940s aircrafts wwii aircraft us national archives