In Pictures: The 2012 Air & Water Show

By Samantha Abernethy in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 20, 2012 3:00PM

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Here is all of the majesty without all of the noise of the Chicago Air & Water Show. The city estimates more than two million people watched the 54th annual display of American weaponry.

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