Farnborough 2012 wraps up part 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Anderson and Airman 1st Class Christie Mitchell, 48th Security Forces Squadron response force members, patrol the U.S. military static display coral, July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies' and Partners' national-security interests.

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, left, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- People watch as military units pass during a parade on Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July festivities in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Cadets and their instructors from the French Air Force Academy march in the 2012, 14th of July parade. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Cadets and their instructors from the French Air Force Academy march in the 2012, 14th of July parade. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Members of the French cavalry march down Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, left, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, right, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Polish air force participates in first Red Flag

Members of the Polish Air Force C-130 Hercules crew inspect the aircraft during Red Flag-Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 13, 2012. The goal of Red Flag-Alaska is to provide each aircrew with vital first missions to increase their chances of survival in combat environments.

Polish air force participates in first Red Flag

A Polish air force C-130 Hercules takes off during Red Flag-Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 13, 2012. A member of the Polish Air Force C-130 Hercules crew guides the aircraft to begin to taxi to the runway during Red Flag-Alaska on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 13, 2012. The goal of Red Flag-Alaska is to provide each aircrew with vital first missions to increase their chances of survival in combat environments.