Photos: 2011 ACC Aerial Demo Teams certify

Two A-10 East Demonstration Team crew chiefs prepare one of the A-10 Thunderbolts for a practice flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Oakes) Hi-res

by Justin Oakes and Scott Knuteson
Air Combat Command Public Affairs

2/8/2011 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Every year the Air Combat Command Aerial Demonstration Teams must receive certification given by the ACC commander prior beginning any performance or starting air show tours. The Viper West, A-10 East and F-22 Raptor demo teams were just a few that converged at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1-3, to practice and showcase their aircrafts' capabilities.



An A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as a "Warthog", from the A-10 East Demonstration Team sits on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., while crew members prepare for a practice flight, Feb. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Oakes) Hi-res



An A-10 West Demonstration Team "Warthog" showcases its flying capabilites in the skies above Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1. Air Combat Command demo teams receive annual certification before performing at any air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Oakes) Hi-res



An A-10 Thunderbolt II creates a trail as the demonstration team "Warthog" practices in the skies above Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1. Various Air Combat Command demonstration teams gathered at Langley for three days in order to become certified by the ACC commander prior beginning any 2011 air show tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Oakes) Hi-res



Maj. Dylan Thorpe, A-10 East Demonstration Team pilot, raises the canopy after a practice flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott Knuteson) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 81-0964.

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LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - Maj. Dylan Thorpe, A-10 East Demonstration Team pilot, shows off the capabilities of the A-10 aircraft during the demo certification here Feb. 2. The A-10 East, Viper West Coast, and F-22 demonstration teams spent three days receiving their annual Air Combat Command certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Newman) Hi-res

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