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THUNDER
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USCG Aux Photos by H William Smith
ABOVE: The largest fireworks show in North America capped the day’s activities during Thunder Over Louisville, the opening event
leading up to the Kentucky Derby; also shown are samples of the “Thunder” that highlighted the daytime festivities.
about 30 different aircraft and parachutists, the
Coast Guard coordinated the placement, and tying
off of barges and their tugs that served as launch
pads for the fireworks display. The fireworks that
give the event its name lit up the night for about 30
minutes in an awe inspiring show that capped off the
day.
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From start to finish, Sector Ohio Valley’s Team Coast
Guard worked seamlessly to meet a wide variety of
unique challenges. By using all of its resources, the
Coast Guard helped to insure that a showcase for the
Louisville community lived up to its name safely for
all concerned.
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