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Elephant Walk 2024 showcases Air Force's iconic U-2 spy planes amid plans for retirement
The phrase 'Elephant Walk' originates from World War II when large fleets of Allied bombers would gather for missions involving up to 1,000 planes. This coordinated demonstration of military ...
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Show Of Force: America’s F-22s Are Going On Parade
During World War II, dozens and even hundreds of bombers ... aircraft—not to mention the costs. The November 2022 elephant walk at Whiteman AFB, Missouri, which took place at the conclusion ...
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Two Dozen F-22 Raptors Take Part In ‘Elephant Walk’ At Langley AFB
The Elephant Walk featured 24 F-22s and six T-38s of the 1st Fighter Wing. Aircraft belonging to the 1st Fighter Wing took part in a surge exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, on Jan. 31 ...