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Pictures of the day: Marvel of Flight attracts 5,000

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The sixth edition of the Marvel of Flight – held April 22-23 at DeFuniak Springs Airport (54J) in Florida – attracted more than 5,000 attendees and 100 aircraft. Airport manager Ryan Adams shared a few images taken by Al Owen from the festivities.

Marvel of Flight 2016 - Rescue at Dawn
Three Army Aviation Heritage Foundation aircraft perform “Rescue at Dawn” at the Marvel of Flight.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - Hero's Welcome
Nine local Vietnam Veterans return from an Honor Flight – via a Water Salute – as they prepare to receive their long awaited and much deserved “Hero’s Welcome Home” from the crowd of over 5,000 spectators.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - Rescue at Dawn
“Rescue at Dawn” reenactors preparing for a landing in hostile territory as history came alive at Marvel of Flight, compliments of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation-Wiregrass Chapter and Emerald Coast Young Marines.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - OV-1 Mohawk
Mohawk Airshows pilot and aircraft owner Dr. Joe Masessa giving a novice “Marvel of Flighter” a lesson on OV-1 Mohawk flash bulbs.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - Jan Faubel
Local college professor and plein air painter Jan Faubel was one of a handful of artists who painted the day away, as onlookers strolled the flight line.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - EAA Chapters
Six different regional EAA Chapters were represented at the Marvel of Flight.
Marvel of Flight 2016 - Military Cargo Transport
This restored 9282BMY 5-ton military cargo transport vehicle was on display from the Dixie Division Military Vehicle Club. Owner: Lamar Rowland from Samson, AL.

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