An N2S Stearman Biplane waits to take off during practice before the annual Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show Sept. 29. Dozens of aircraft pilots spent the days prior to the annual 2011 MCAS Miramar Air Show making final preparations and moving aircraft into place. The theme for this year’s show is “A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation," honoring the centennial of naval aviation. Air Show preparation 'takes off' with historic aircraft 110929-M-MF256-013

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