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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

Four of the Six White Horses from Hardin Simmons University ride near a B-1B Lancer during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The airshow presented an opportunity to the local community to learn more about the aircraft that fly over the sky of Abilene, Texas. Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1B is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial maneuver during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The Thunderbirds showcase the skill and capabilities of the Air Force through high-speed maneuvers and tight formations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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The Hot Streak II Jet Truck drives down the flightline during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The jet truck utilizes a twin jet engine to reach speeds of 350 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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A Lamborghini Hurracan and a C8 Corvette with Precision Exotics return from a drive down the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The opportunity to drive an exotic car was one of many attractions available at the airshow to include aircraft static displays and a Kid’s Zone play area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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A Red Bull Flying Bulls Extra 300 LX, piloted by Kevin Coleman, performs a series of aerobatics during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. At 16, Coleman completed his first solo flight before he even had a drivers license. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kara West, 21st Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, performs the National Anthem during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Airshows allow the U.S. military and civilian demonstration teams to display their capabilities through aerial demonstrations and static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing and installation commander, gives opening remarks during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Airshows allow the U.S. military and civilian demonstration teams to display their capabilities through aerial demonstrations and static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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A KC-46 Pegasus, assigned to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, sits on the flightline during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The KC-46 has the capacity to carry a mixed load of passengers, perform critical aeromedical evacuations, and transport up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial demonstration during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Wings Over West Texas: A Salute to Western Heritage was a free event open to the public designed to inspire future generations about different opportunities within the aviation industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” performs a precision aerial maneuver at the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The Thunderbirds fly in F-16 Fighting Falcons, commonly referred to as "Vipers". (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform aerial maneuvers during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. For over seven decades, the Thunderbirds have been considered one of the top military aircraft demonstration teams, with a mission of inspiring and recruiting new and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform a formation flyover during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The Thunderbirds showcased the skill and capabilities of the Air Force through high-speed maneuvers and tight formations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” performs an aerial barrel roll during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Wings Over West Texas: A Salute to Western Heritage was a free event open to the public designed to inspire future generations about different opportunities within the aviation industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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U.S. military veterans salute as the National Anthem is performed during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Airshows allow the U.S. military and civilian demonstration teams to display their capabilities through aerial demonstrations and static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

Two of the Six White Horses from Hardin Simmons University ride towards a B-1B Lancer during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The airshow presented an opportunity to the local community to learn more about the aircraft that often fly over the sky of Abilene, Texas. Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” performs a precision aerial maneuver at the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The Thunderbirds fly in F-16 Fighting Falcons, commonly referred to as "Vipers". (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial demonstration during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The Thunderbirds showcase the skill and capabilities of the Air Force through high-speed maneuvers and tight formations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” is parked during Wings Over West Texas at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. For over seven decades, the Thunderbirds have been considered one of the top military aircraft demonstration teams, with a mission of inspiring and recruiting new and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron taxis behind four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. The airshow presented an opportunity to the local community to learn more about the aircraft that fly over the sky of Abilene, Texas. The B-1B is a multi-mission bomber capable of delivering massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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James Carter, a Navy World War II veteran, celebrated his 97th birthday at the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Wings Over West Texas was a free event open to the public designed to inspire future generations about different opportunities within the aviation industry. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

Spectators watch an aerial performance during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Wings Over West Texas was a free event open to the public designed to inspire future generations about different opportunities within the aviation industry. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Wings Over West Texas: Day 1

Published April 20, 2025
By 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs