F-86 Sabre at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty"

USN, Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain

F-86 at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty," Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show

The air show, held Sept. 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation’s armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays.

Keywords: F-86, Sabre, Navy, show, 2004

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