Thunder in the Desert Photo Safari March 21, 2009

Location: Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, AZ

Dates: March 21 - 22, 2009

Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

Cost: Free to the public

Attractions: The U.S. Air Force’s new CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Watch as it demonstrates the vertical qualities of a helicopter and the long-range fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft.

Air show fans will see hundreds of aircraft on display from a WWI biplane through WWII-era fighters and bombers to our military’s current inventory of frontline fighters, bombers and transports, including the F-22A Raptor, America’s 21st century fighter.

Of course, the highlight of the two‐day event is a thrilling demonstration by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds!

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