The Hog at Nellis' Aviation Nation 2009

Updated November 16, 2009



An A-10 Thunderbolt II makes a simulated bombing run during Aviation Nation 2009 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, November 13, 2009. The annual airshow is open to the public today and Sunday. (Photo by John Gurzinski / Las Vegas Review-Journal) Source



A P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre, F-4 Phantom II and A-10 Thunderbolt II break over Nellis AFB, Nevada, for the Air Combat Command heritage flight during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House November 13, 2009. The Nellis Open House is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds". (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) Hi-res



An F-4, F-86, P-51 and A-10 perform the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight during the opening ceremony of the Nellis Open House November 15, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman) Hi-res