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Photo of the Day: Twin Tiger Aerobatic Team

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The Twin Tigers fly just inches apart as they zip pass the flight line at the Florida International Air Show. The Twin Tiger Aerobatic Team perform their fast paced routine which features the pilots maneuvering through smoke rings and performing the breathtaking Tiger Tumble. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: Tuskegee Airmen T-6 Texan

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A T-6 Texan peforms in tribute to the brave aviators from the Tuskegee Institute.  The T-6 operated by the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum function as a flight trainer for the all-black aviation unit from Alabama.  (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: SB2C Helldiver

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A SB2C Helldiver flies through the smoke of a simulated bombing attack during the 2013 Florida International Air Show. This Helldiver operated by the West Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is the only flying Helldiver in the world. It saw action with the US Navy from 1945 through 1948. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: Quick Silver

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Scott "Scooter" Yoak pilots the P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" through the skies at the 2013 Florida International Air Show. Quick Silver pays tribute to the Armed Forces through it's symbolic paint scheme. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: Jane Wicker - Wing Walker

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Aerial acrobat Jane Walker hangs off the wing of her Stearman 75 "Aurora" during the 2013 Florida International Air Show.  Jane is one of only a handful of wing walkers in the world and her act leaves spectators on the edge of their seat during the entire performance.  (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: Elgin Wells and Starjammer

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Elgin Wells performs in his custom built Starjammer during the 2013 Florida International Air Show. The Starjammer is equipped with 250 multi-color LED lights and a 4,000 watt speaker system making for a one of a kind aerial performance. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

Photo of the Day: OV-1 Mohawk

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Dr. Joseph Masessa performs in his OV-1 Mohawk during the 2013 Florida International Air Show. The OV-1 Mohawk was developed by Grumman and saw action during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. Originally designed to be used by the US Army as a light attack aircraft, the Mohawk was later developed into a spy plane. Dr. Masessa's flies his Mohawk in the only aerobatic routine in the world. (Photo: March 24, 2013)