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Slideshow: California Capital Air Show Wows Thousands

  •  Al Gibes 
Sunday, October 4, 2015 | Sacramento, CA
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The USAF Thunderbirds thrill the crowd at Mather Field during their demonstration concluding the California Capital Air Show on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Al Gibes / Capital Public Radio

The skies above Rancho Cordova roared with the sounds of military jets and vintage airplanes Sunday, as the California Capital Air Show finished its 10th anniversary weekend show. Tens of thousands of people flocked to Mather Field for the event.

Capital Public Radio's Al Gibes spent the day at the event and shares his views in this slideshow:

 

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Al Gibes

Former Director of Digital Strategy

Al was the Digital Strategy Director and sometimes photographer. He oversaw the digital channels at the station, including the mobile application and social media content. His background includes stints as a newspaper photojournalist and columnist.  Read Full Bio 

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