Astronaut Hoot Gibson prepares to start the engines of the Hawker Sea Fury 232 at the 2013 National Championship Air Races.

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Astronaut Hoot Gibson prepares to start the engines of the Hawker Sea Fury 232 at the 2013 National Championship Air Races.

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Size: 5184px × 3455px
Location: stead field, reno, nevada, united states
Photo credit: © Rick Pisio\RWP Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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