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On ground and above, planes thrill thousands at 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show

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The NASA Super Guppy was a big attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

The NASA Super Guppy was a big attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The NASA Super Guppy was a big attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

The NASA Super Guppy was a big attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

A U.S. Coast Guard HC144A Ocean Sentry at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

A U.S. Coast Guard HC144A Ocean Sentry at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

An F-35A Lightning II at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

An F-35A Lightning II at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The "Trojan Horsemen" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

The "Trojan Horsemen" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The "Trojan Horsemen" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

The "Trojan Horsemen" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

An MX-2 flown by Scott Francis takes to the skies at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

An MX-2 flown by Scott Francis takes to the skies at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

An MX-2 flown by Scott Francis takes to the skies at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

An MX-2 flown by Scott Francis takes to the skies at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The "Trojan Horesman" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015.

The "Trojan Horesman" take part in the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the show, which had been on hiatus since 2015. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base.

At the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Visitors look at the gigantic Boeing C-17A Globemaster III at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012.

Visitors look at the gigantic Boeing C-17A Globemaster III at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Visitors look at the gigantic C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012.

Visitors look at the gigantic C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The nose of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft is upright while on display at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base.

The nose of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft is upright while on display at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted more than 10,000 people who watched the performances at the Maryland Air Force base. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Visitors walk through the gigantic C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012.

Visitors walk through the gigantic C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event, which hadn't been held since 2012. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The F-4U Corsair "Korean War Hero," flown by Jim "Torc" Tobul, and a P-51 fly over the crowd at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event.

The F-4U Corsair "Korean War Hero," flown by Jim "Torc" Tobul, and a P-51 fly over the crowd at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Over 10,000 people attended the event. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

A P-40 Warhawk is a part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

A P-40 Warhawk is a part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

A P-40 Warhawk is a part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

A P-40 Warhawk is a part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

A P-51 Mustang is part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

A P-51 Mustang is part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

A P-51 Mustang is part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

A P-51 Mustang is part of a war demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

United States Air Force Thunderbirds planes are prepared for their demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show as two P-51 Mustangs fly in the distance.

United States Air Force Thunderbirds planes are prepared for their demonstration at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show as two P-51 Mustangs fly in the distance. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Panchito, the B-25J bomber, flies over the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

Panchito, the B-25J bomber, flies over the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The Flash Fire Jet Truck, driven by Neal Darnell, was a highlight at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The truck reached over 300 miles per hour during a demonstration at the show.

The Flash Fire Jet Truck, driven by Neal Darnell, was a highlight at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The truck reached over 300 miles per hour during a demonstration at the show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The Flash Fire Jet Truck, driven by Neal Darnell, was a highlight at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The truck reached over 300 miles per hour during a demonstration at the show.

The Flash Fire Jet Truck, driven by Neal Darnell, was a highlight at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The truck reached over 300 miles per hour during a demonstration at the show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The "Miss Hap" flies above the parked United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were the main attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

The "Miss Hap" flies above the parked United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds were the main attraction at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The “Miss Hap� prepares to take to the sky at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The plane is the oldest surviving B-25.

The “Miss Hap� prepares to take to the sky at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The plane is the oldest surviving B-25. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The “Miss Hap� prepares to take to the sky at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The plane is the oldest surviving B-25.

The “Miss Hap� prepares to take to the sky at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The plane is the oldest surviving B-25. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Kent Pietsch flies the "Jelly Belly" plane over spectators at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three-year hiatus.

Kent Pietsch flies the "Jelly Belly" plane over spectators at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three-year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Panchito, the B-25J bomber, flies over the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus.

Panchito, the B-25J bomber, flies over the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. The show attracted over 10,000 attendees after a three year hiatus. (Ken-Yon Hardy/Stars and Stripes)

Thousands of flight enthusiasts from the Washington, D.C. area who had been waiting since 2012 for the return of the Joint Base Andrews Air Show finally got their wish Saturday as the Air Force Thunderbirds and a host of other aircraft soared above the Maryland base and were on display on the ground.

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