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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying in F-16 Fighting Falcons make their way to Townsville, Australia, from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2009.

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying in F-16 Fighting Falcons make their way to Townsville, Australia, from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2009.

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