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Air Force Capt. Alexander Goldfein prepares to close his canopy before takeoff for a practice air show on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2015. Goldfein is a pilot assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration team.

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Air Force Capt. Alexander Goldfein prepares to close his canopy before takeoff for a practice air show on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2015. Goldfein is a pilot assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration team.

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