2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tom Dunning, an airborne infantryman serving his 12th year with the Golden Knights, jumps out over the Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., runway, from a Fokker C-31A Troopship, as part of their synchronized jump for the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Aug. 27. The Golden Knights consists of two teams that perform around the country in air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Navarro and Staff Sgt. Howard Sanborn, assigned to the Golden Knights demonstration team, look out over the Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., runway, from a Fokker C-31A Troopship, prior to beginning their synchronized jump for the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Aug. 27. The Golden Knights have been performing at air shows since its inception in1961. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

Air show attendees at the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Air Show and Open House, were treated to a flyby of an E-4B as it flew along Offutt Air Force Base's runway Aug. 27. The E-4B airframe is specially modified to serve as a survivable mobile command post for the president of the United States, secretary of defense and their successors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

Thousands of people gathered on Offutt Air Force Base's ramp for a chance to tour aircraft while attending the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show Aug. 27 - 28. An estimated 110 thousand people flooded Offutt's flightline to view a variety of aircraft from different time periods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

Liam Bythrow (10) and his brother Tommy (7) get an up close look at U.S. aviation history as they walk around a P-51 Mustang, at the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show Aug. 27 - 28. The P-51, primarily used as a long-range escort fighter and a ground attack fighter-bomber, served in nearly every combat zone during World War II, and later fought in the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)

2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

James Geer and his two sons Cole (6) and Ethan (11), look at the A-10 Thunderbolt II GAU-8/A 30 mm cannon while attending the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 27. The A-10, also referred to as the Warthog, has participated in operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, Desert Fox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)