Central Coast AirFest 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon “Viper” climbs into the sky following a high-speed pass during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demo Team commander, flies the aircraft and leads the eight-member team responsible for demonstrating its warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A Sukhoi SU-26 stunt plane performs an aerial move during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The pilot demonstrated both high and low speed maneuvers, snap rolls, and free falls during the performance. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A Lockheed Martin T-33 Shooting Star aircraft named Ace Maker is staged during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The T-33 was America’s first operational jet trainer, first put into service in 1948, and remained operational until 1997. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey performs hovering maneuvers during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The MV-22 Osprey is dual-capable, being able to perform both vertical takeoffs and landings as well as short takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

P-51 Mustangs fly in formation during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The air fest displayed vintage warbirds and modern-day military aircraft. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A Sukhoi SU-26 stunt plane performs a low-speed pass during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. Over 20,000 total spectators took in the sights and sounds of vintage warbirds, stunt planes, and modern-day military aircraft over the weekend-long event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takes off of the runway during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The aircraft displayed its short runway takeoff and landing capabilities, as well as its speed. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft is staged during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. The plane opened its doors to over 20,000 visitors during the air show, allowing people from far and wide to sit inside the flight deck and stand inside the cargo bay. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Central Coast AirFest 2023

Published Oct. 20, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon “Viper” climbs into the sky following a high-speed pass during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demo Team commander, flies the aircraft and leads the eight-member team responsible for demonstrating its warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)