California Capital Airshow

Col. Geoffrey Church, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, gave a speech during the California Capital Airshow at the Mather Airport, Mather, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The 9th RW supports events like air shows to educate local communities on the high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission Beale conducts globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A group of people look at a static display during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The Air Force supports over 1,000 events each year as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft and to inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A pilot talks to a girl at the T-38 Talon static display during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The Air Force supports over 1,000 events each year as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft and to inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A group of children look at the U-2 flight suit display during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The Air Force supports over 1,000 events each year as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft and to inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A pair of T-38 Talons performed a flight demonstration during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The T-38s are used in a companion program for U-2 pilots as a way to keep their flying hours current.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A T-38 Talon performs a flight demonstration during the California Capital Airshow at the Mather Airport Mather, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The T-38s are used in a companion program for U-2 pilots as a way to keep their flying hours current. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A U-2 Dragon Lady performs a flight demonstration during the California Capital Airshow at the Mather Airport, Mather, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The U-2s are capable of flying more than 70,000 feet in altitude and are used to provide high-altitude reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

Col. Geoffrey Church, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, gave a speech during the California Capital Airshow at the Mather Airport, Mather, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The 9th RW supports events like air shows to educate local communities on the high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission Beale conducts globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

A group of people look at a static display during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The Air Force supports over 1,000 events each year as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft and to inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)

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California Capital Airshow

Published Oct. 5, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer
8th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A group of people look at a static display during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2022. The Air Force supports over 1,000 events each year as a way to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft and to inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Pentzer)