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Children run to greet Santa as he steps off the F-16 to deliver gifts during the wing’s Christmas party here Dec. 2. 419th maintenance personnel towed the F-16 near the hangar where the children waited for Santa’s arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Crystal Charriere)

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SLIDESHOW: Santa jets in for wing Christmas party

Published Dec. 3, 2012
By Senior Airman Crystal Charriere
419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Santa Claus came here fighter-pilot style aboard an F-16 today. Children of 419th Fighter Wing reservists eagerly awaited his arrival outside a hangar on the base's flightline. The children also enjoyed a bouncy castle, sugary treats, coloring, and a Christmas story. After Santa, played by 419th FW commander Col. Bryan Radliff, arrived from the North Pole, he handed out gifts and goodies to children with help from one of his trusty elves.

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