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The Air Force honored the victims of the Las Vegas shooting in a high-flying air show

Also on site was a U-2S Dragon Lady.

The Air Force honored the victims of the Las Vegas shooting in a high-flying air show

The Texas Flying Legends flew in formation, showing off some WWII-era aircrafts.

The Texas Flying Legends flew in formation, showing off some WWII-era aircrafts.

Aviation Nation also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the US Air Force, showcasing older aircraft such as the B-25 Mitchell.

Aviation Nation also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the US Air Force, showcasing older aircraft such as the B-25 Mitchell.

Here's what it looks like when they land.

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The opening ceremony featured members of the Air Force's Wing of Blue Parachute Team jumping out of aircrafts.

The opening ceremony featured members of the Air Force

Aside from the memorials to the Las Vegas shooting, the Air and Space Expo had some of the best features of a traditional air show. Spectators were treated to a show from the Air Force Thunderbirds.

Aside from the memorials to the Las Vegas shooting, the Air and Space Expo had some of the best features of a traditional air show. Spectators were treated to a show from the Air Force Thunderbirds.

Here's what they normally look like, without the paint job.

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Here's the final product on another F-15C Eagle.

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The aircraft had to be completely repainted in some cases.

The aircraft had to be completely repainted in some cases.

Here's more detail on the tail.

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This F-15C Eagle was painted to commemorate the shooting, which took place at a country music festival on October 1.

This F-15C Eagle was painted to commemorate the shooting, which took place at a country music festival on October 1.

Nellis servicemen customized several aircraft, including this F-16 Fighting Falcon, to display the base's Vegas Strong message.

Nellis servicemen customized several aircraft, including this F-16 Fighting Falcon, to display the base

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