OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - A heritage flight Aug. 28 during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom open house that included a P-38 Lightning of the Army Air Corps and an F-22 Raptor demonstrates the proud heritage of military aviation over the past 60 years. The annual open house and air show included this and many other aerial demonstrations as well as ground shows and static aircraft displays. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The Pirated Skies wing walking team of Kyle and Amanda Franklin took to the air Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Airshow to give the audience a daredevil performance with a pirate twist. This was the first time the Pirated Skies performance was at Offutt's annual open house. The two-day annual event included this and other aerial performances as well as ground shows and static aircraft displays. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The Pirated Skies wing walking team of Kyle and Amanda Franklin took to the air Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show to give the audience a daredevil performance with a pirate twist. This was the first time the Pirated Skies performance was at Offutt's annual air show. The show included this and other aerial performances as well as ground shows and static aircraft displays. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - An F-22 Raptor glides across the sky as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Aug. 28. This was the Raptor's first appearance at Offutt's annual event which included this and other aerial demonstrations, as well as ground shows and static aircraft displays. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Binoculars, cell phone cameras and zoom lenses capture the F-22 Raptor as it performs in the sky over Offutt for the first time as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The event also included aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds among others. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - A Defender of Freedom regular performer, the Fagen Ethanol Plane, performs in the sky above Offutt Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The event included this and other aerial demonstrations, including the F-22 Raptor and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - An F/A 18 Super Hornet does a low fly-by along the runway here Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The Super Hornet was one of several aerial demonstrations, including the F-22 Raptor and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - An F/A 18 Super Hornet performs a high-speed fly by here Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The Super Hornet was one of several aerial demonstrations and was followed by the F-22 Raptor and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Tens of thousands of people attended the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show Aug. 28 to witness numerous aerial demonstrations such as the F-22 Raptor and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The two-day annual event also included ground shows and static aircraft displays. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Families wait in line to get an inside look at a T-1A Jayhawk static display at the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Aug. 28. The two-day annual event provided the local community with a rare chance to see modern and historic aircraft up close and to meet military members. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Crowds begin to form early at the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show Aug. 28, as attendees find shade under the large wing of a C-17 while others get a peek inside. The event gave the local community a rare chance to not only see the aircraft up close but also a chance to meet with military members. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Several young men stop to stare at the "tricked out" Air Force's Ford Mustang, Aug. 28 at the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. This is the only one of its kind used by Air Force recruiting squadrons as a promotional tool. The event provided the local community a rare chance to not only see aircraft up close but also a chance to meet with military members. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Cody Ray, an Omaha resident, walks through the Air Force recruiting display and uses touch screen panels to learn about the vast array of Air Force responsibilities Aug. 28 during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The two-day annual event provided the local area community a rare chance to not only see aircraft up close but also to meet with military members. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Airman 1st Class Adrian Guzman, 55th Communications Squadron, pushes his daughter Payton in a U.S. Navy Blue Angels peddle plane here, Aug. 28 as part of the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. The two-day annual event provided numerous children's activities to include bounce castles, face painting and games. U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mitchell, crew chief with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, dusts off the brake assembly on an F-16 before take-off during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here Aug. 28. Guests were treated to numerous static aircraft displays, ground shows and aerial demonstrations during the two-day annual event. U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond.

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Residents from across local communities came out to participate in the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here Aug. 28. Guests were treated to numerous static aircraft displays, ground shows and aerial demonstrations during the two-day annual event. U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond

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Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team performs during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here Aug 28. The Thunderbird team is made up of more than 120 personnel who represent all Airmen across the globe. The primary Thunderbird mission is to represent the pride, precision and professionalism all Airmen demonstrate. U.S. Air Force Photo by Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Josie and Bobbi Ritzman, daughters of retired veteran Lance Ritzman, ride the human gyroscope during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here Aug 28. Guests were treated to many static aircraft displays, ground shows and aerial demonstrations during the two-day annual event. U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Jack Charleston, the son of Navy veteran Mark Charleston, runs on an inflatable bungee run during the 2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show here Aug 28. Guests were treated to numerous static aircraft displays, ground shows and aerial demonstrations during the two-day annual event. U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond

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2010 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show

Published Aug. 30, 2010