Airmen prepare for 2008 Berlin Airshow

Aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. have been hustling in over the last few days to prepare for one of the premier airshows in the world, the 2008 Berlin Airshow.
The "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster III, from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. and C-47 Skytrain heritage flight is scheduled to kickoff the daily events at the Berlin-Shoenefeld Airport, Germany, from May 27 to June 1.
"Coordinating the timeline for arrivals, departures and demonstrations, particularly the C-17 and C-47 heritage flight for the opening ceremony, are the biggest preparations being worked at the moment," said Lt. Col. Mike Kilbourn, the show's U.S. air boss from Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Air and Space Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the movement of all U.S. aircraft in the show.
Airmen are preparing various models of U.S. military aircraft for flight demonstrations and static displays, including the B-1B Lancer, C-130J Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, C-5 Galaxy, KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
U.S. participation in the Berlin Airshow enhances the U.S.-German military-to-military relationship and supports our security cooperation strategic direction efforts. The defense department's involvement in this event is about fostering good relations and better understanding among nations.
27/05/08 Tech. Sgt. Corey Clements/Air Force Link

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