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Beale helicopter exercise

A helicopter flown by Enloe Emergency Services personnel prepares to land on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, 2014. Beale Airmen participated in an exercise with Enloe to gain experience loading patients onto emergency helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Chase Cars

A Chevrolet Camaro SS sits in front of a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Chase cars are used to help the Dragon Lady land safely. (Courtesy photo by Brain Vance of Motor Trend Magazine)

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A T-38 Talon takes flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The Talon is a high altitude supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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An MC-12W Liberty makes its final approach at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The Liberty’s primary mission is to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, support directly to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A U-2 Dragon Lady conducts a training sortie above Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2014. The Dragon Lady flies at altitudes more than 70,000 ft. and has a wingspan of 105 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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U-2 pilots prepare to land a TU-2S Dragon Lady at sunset on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A U-2 Dragon Lady soars above the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. The low-altitude handling characteristics of the aircraft and bicycle-type landing gear require precise control during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A mobile chase car pursues a TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Mobile chase cars accelerate to speeds more than 100 mph to guide the aircraft during takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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A TU-2S Dragon Lady glistens in the sun as it prepares to land on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 17, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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Blackbird arrives at Beale

A SR-71 Blackbird soars above northern California. The Blackbird arrived at Beale Air Force Base, Calif, Jan. 7, 1966. (Courtesy photo)

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Blackbird arrives at Beale

A SR-71 pilot perpares for a flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The Blackbird arrived at Beale, Jan. 7, 1966. (Courtesy photo)

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Blackbird arrives at Beale

A SR-71 Blackbird climbs skyward during a takeoff at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The Blackbird arrived at Beale, Jan. 7, 1966. (Courtesy photo)

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Blackbird arrives at Beale

Airmen prepare a SR-71 Blackbird for flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The Blackbird arrived at Beale, Jan. 7, 1966. (Courtesy photo)

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NASA astronaut visits Beale

Retired NASA astronaut Robert Gibson rides in a mobile chase car driven by Col. Phil Stewart, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. Stewart was escorting Gibson who was serving as a guest speaker at the wing holiday party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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NASA astronaut visits Beale

Col. Phil Stewart, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, pursues a U-2 Dragon Lady in a mobile chase car at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. Stewart was escorting retired NASA astronaut Robert Gibson who was serving as a guest speaker at the wing holiday party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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427th RS Airmen achieve flying milestone

Members of the 427th Reconnaissance Squadron pose for a picture in front of a MC-12W liberty aircraft on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 31, 2013. The pictured crew collectively has more than 20,000 combat hours flying the liberty. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Schwab/Released)

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MC-12W pilot returns home

A recently returned MC-12W pilot is embraced by a loved one on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013. MC-12W aircrews surpassed 300,000 combat hours in September, flying approximately 34 years of sorties in only four. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)

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2013 Reno Air Races

Two jet aircraft race for position during the 50th Annual National Championship Air Races at Stead Airport, Reno, Nev., Sept. 14, 2013. These aircraft often reach speeds close to 500 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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2013 Reno Air Races

A vintage P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft taxies the runway at Stead Airport, Reno, Nev., Sept. 14, 2013. The air races have been held annually since 1963. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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2013 Reno Air Races

Several vintage fighter aircraft race for position around a plyon during the 50th Annual National Championship Air Races at Stead Airport, Reno, Nev., Sept. 14, 2013. Aircraft follow 50ft. pylons spread across a 3 to 8 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

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