Here's what 70 years of US air superiority looks like

Alex LockieMay 4, 2016, 22:46 IST

A P-51D &quotMustang", left, an F-86 &quotSabre" and a P-38 &quotLightning" taxi back to the flight line after a formation practice flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 3, 2016.US Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.

On March 5th, Airmen from all over the US converged on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona for the 20th annual Heritage Flight, showcasing 70 years of US air superiority.

The P-38 Lightnings, P-40 Warhawks, P-47 Thunderbolts, and P-51 Mustangs, that ruled the skies during World War II flew alongside the F-16s, F-22s, and the F-35 in this moving tribute to the US's military aviation.

"The best thing about being a part of Heritage Flight is the impact that is has on people when they see us at an airshow," said Dan Friedkin, the founder of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation and demonstration pilot, Airman Magazine reports.

"The music, the sound of the airplanes, and the visuals, inspire great feelings. It makes people proud to be an American, proud of the US Air Force and happy to see others inspired."

See the highlights of the flights below:

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Here's what 70 years of US air superiority looks like