Thunderbirds ground crew member cleans the top surface of the F-16's wing

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A United States Air Force Thunderbirds ground crew member cleans the top surface of the F 16 s wing in preparation for the days flight demonstration at the 2008 Reno National Championship Air Races at Stead Field in Nevada The Thunderbirds were formed in 1956 and have been flying the F 16C Fighting Falcon since 1992

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Size: 5201px × 3467px
Location: Stead Field, Reno, Nevada, United States
Photo credit: © Rick Pisio\RWP Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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