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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team adds plumes of smoke to their aerial maneuvers.

Thunderbird Smoke Trails

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team adds plumes of smoke to their aerial maneuver during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña

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