MacDill 2011 Airfest
Lt. Col. Case Cunningham, commander/leader of the U.S Air Force Air Demostration Squadron Thunderbirds is the first to taxi down the runway for the start of thier performance during AirFest on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 05, 2011. The 2011 AirFest was host to spectacular aerial demonstrations, static displays and featured the Thunderbirds. AirFest gave the Tampa Bay community the opportunity to witness firsthand the capabilities of the armed forces. With an estimated turnout of 80,000 spectators, day one of the two-day air show was a success. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)