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A B-2 and B-52 fly in formation during the Defenders of Liberty Airshow

BARKSDALE AFB, La. -- A B-2 and B-52 fly in formation over Shreveport, La., on May 10 during the Defenders of Liberty Airshow and Open House. This years airshow, which featured a heritage flight with the Air Forces modern day bombers, commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Barksdale AFB.
U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt Samuel Rogers
Photo source: US Air Force

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