050931-N-9769P-0002 Millington, Tenn. (Sept. 31, 2005) - The Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the Navy ÒBlue AngelsÓ flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Mid-South Air Show at the Millington Municipal Airport. Fat Albert kicks-off each show with an assisted takeoff, demonstrating the C-130Õs ability to get airborne in minimal time and distance, simulating conditions in hostile environments and on short, unprepared runways. This yearÕs air show showcased the Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flight teams.

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050931-N-9769P-0002 Millington, Tenn. (Sept. 31, 2005) - The Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the Navy ÒBlue AngelsÓ flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Mid-South Air Show at the Millington Municipal Airport. Fat Albert kicks-off each show with an assisted takeoff, demonstrating the C-130Õs ability to get airborne in minimal time and distance, simulating conditions in hostile environments and on short, unprepared runways. This yearÕs air show showcased the Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flight teams. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric (RELEASED) US Navy 050931-N-9769P-002 The Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, assigned to the Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Mid-South Air Show

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