Turn & burn

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A T-6 Texan performs acrobatic maneuvers during the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Don't mess with the Texan

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A T-6 Texan performs acrobatic maneuvers during the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor demo and “Tora, Tora, Tora” were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Ranger 65

Lawrence Grover, a 65-year-old Vietnam veteran was at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11 promoting "Wall that Heals" memorial wall. The "Wall" will be on exhibit June 17-20. Mr. Grover, a former Army Ranger, was decorated with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star during his tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

In sight

Kids take aim with the the sniper rifle at the weapons display April 11 at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Give me 1 more

Staff Sgt. Mark Musholder asks for one more pull-up at the Marine recruiting exhibit April 11 at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Highstepping CC

The "Highsteppers" dance group pose with Lt. Col. James Wellons, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, at the F-35 display April 11 at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Eat lead!

Matteo Incorvaia, pulls the trigger on the 50-caliber turret with the help of Staff Sgt. Ian Campbell, 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron, April 11 for the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster)

Sub-scale holder

A cowboy uses the BQM-167's stand to hold his stuff April 11 at the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Bomb tail

Spectators hid from the sun under the tail of a B-1B Lancer at the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The F-22A Raptor demo, Army Black Daggers and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Load up

Airman 1st Class Victor Gonzalez and Staff Sgt. Chris Nelloms, 46th Test Wing, load a bomb on to an aircraft April 11 for the Eglin 75th Anniversary Air Show. More than 125,000 were in attendance for the show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The Thunderbirds, Army Black Daggers, an F-22A Raptor demo and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Representing 46

46th Test Wing aircraft sit on display at the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The F-22A Raptor demo, Army Black Daggers and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster.)

Shade to a point

Attendees seek shade underneath the nose of a B-1 Lancer at the 75th Anniversary Air Show April 11. More than 125,000 were in attendance during the air show April 10-11, enjoying a variety of aerial performances and static displays. This was Eglin’s first open house since 2007 and was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the installation. The F-22A Raptor demo, Army Black Daggers and "Tora, Tora, Tora" were some of the highlights of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)