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L-29 Delfin Miss Independence” zooms past the home pylon in a jet class semifinals raceL-29 Delfin Miss Independence” zooms past the home pylon in a jet class semifinals race
Jeff LaVelle’s “Sweet & Lovely” P-51D Mustang competes in an unlimited class semifinals race.
Jeff LaVelle’s “Sweet & Lovely” P-51D Mustang competes in an unlimited class semifinals race.,
Chris Rushing lands “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane after taking first place in Heat 2A on Sept. 16.,Chris Rushing lands “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane after taking first place in Heat 2A on Sept. 16.,
Built in 1944, B-25J Pacific Princess is among military aircraft displayed at the National Championship Air Races.,Built in 1944, B-25J Pacific Princess is among military aircraft displayed at the National Championship Air Races.,
Chris Rushing flies “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane. The pilot would die the next day after colliding with Nick MChris Rushing flies “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane. The pilot would die the next day after colliding with Nick M
Aviation fans pose with pilotscrew as they pass through the crowd.,Aviation fans pose with pilotscrew as they pass through the crowd.,
A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) shows off its military capabilities.,A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) shows off its military capabilities.,
A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) flies alongside a WWII-era P-51D Mustang in a Heritage Flight.,A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) flies alongside a WWII-era P-51D Mustang in a Heritage Flight.,
A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) flies above a WWII-era P-51D Mustang in a Heritage Flight.,A USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) flies above a WWII-era P-51D Mustang in a Heritage Flight.,
A TAC Demo FA-18 Super Hornet and Korean War F8F Bearcat fighter take to the sky together in a Navy Legacy FlightA TAC Demo FA-18 Super Hornet and Korean War F8F Bearcat fighter take to the sky together in a Navy Legacy Flight
A TAC Demo FA-18 Super Hornet and Korean War F8F Bearcat fighter take to the sky together in a Navy Legacy Flight.A TAC Demo FA-18 Super Hornet and Korean War F8F Bearcat fighter take to the sky together in a Navy Legacy Flight.
A Reno-Tahoe Airport Police dog gets a drink from its handler while patrolling the Reno-Stead Airport grounds.A Reno-Tahoe Airport Police dog gets a drink from its handler while patrolling the Reno-Stead Airport grounds.
A Nevada Air National Guard C-130 aircraft, based in Reno, makes a cargo drop during a demonstration.,A Nevada Air National Guard C-130 aircraft, based in Reno, makes a cargo drop during a demonstration.,
A Falcon 8X jet is demonstrated.,A Falcon 8X jet is demonstrated.,
A Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer long-range bomber is among military aircraft in a static display area.,A Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer long-range bomber is among military aircraft in a static display area.,
The late Bob Hoover’s P-51 Mustang “Ole Yeller” is displayed during the National Championship Air Races.,The late Bob Hoover’s P-51 Mustang “Ole Yeller” is displayed during the National Championship Air Races.,
The late Bob Hoover’s P-51 Mustang “Ole Yeller” propeller seen against threatening clouds.,The late Bob Hoover’s P-51 Mustang “Ole Yeller” propeller seen against threatening clouds.,
Vic McMann’s AT-6A “Gunslinger” leads John Lohmar’s SNJ-5 “Radial Velocity” in the T-6 class semifinal race.,Vic McMann’s AT-6A “Gunslinger” leads John Lohmar’s SNJ-5 “Radial Velocity” in the T-6 class semifinal race.,
The HondaJet 420 performs.,The HondaJet 420 performs.,
Nick Macy passes the home pylon flying his T6-G aircraft “Six-Cat”.,Nick Macy passes the home pylon flying his T6-G aircraft “Six-Cat”.,
Philipp Steinbach puts the GB1 GameBird through rigorous aerobatics.,Philipp Steinbach puts the GB1 GameBird through rigorous aerobatics.,
Members of the US Navy FA-18F “Rhino” Demonstration Team earn spectator gasps and applause as they put the jet through maneuversMembers of the US Navy FA-18F “Rhino” Demonstration Team earn spectator gasps and applause as they put the jet through maneuvers
Jim Peitz performs aerobatics in his F33C Beechcraft Bonanza.,Jim Peitz performs aerobatics in his F33C Beechcraft Bonanza.,
Members of the US Navy FA-18F “Rhino” Demonstration Team earn spectator gasps and applause as they put the jet through maneuversMembers of the US Navy FA-18F “Rhino” Demonstration Team earn spectator gasps and applause as they put the jet through maneuvers
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Chris Rushing flies “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane in Heat 2A at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Reno, Nev. The pilot, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., would die the next day after finishing first in the Gold Class race. His plane and Tulelake, Calif., resident Nick Macy’s second-place T6-G aircraft “Six-Cat” collided and both were killed. (© 2023 Cindi Christie/Cyanpixel)
Chris Rushing flies “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane. The pilot would die the next day after colliding with Nick M - Reno Air Racing‘s final flag - Cyanpixel Photography
Chris Rushing flies “Baron’s Revenge,” his AT-6B Texan Class plane in Heat 2A at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Reno, Nev. The pilot, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., would die the next day after finishing first in the Gold Class race. His plane and Tulelake, Calif., resident Nick Macy’s second-place T6-G aircraft “Six-Cat” collided and both were killed. (© 2023 Cindi Christie/Cyanpixel)