419th Fighter Wing

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Fellow pilots hold back Col. Andrew R. "Hoops" Larson, Vice Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing, as his sister and son pummel him with a stream of water -- part of the "fini" flight tradition. Colonel Larson flew his last flight in an F-16 with the Air Force Reserve Apr. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brandon Craig)

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Col. Andrew R. "Hoops" Larson, Vice Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing, prepares to climb out of an F-16 cockpit. The colonel's final flight as part of the Air Force Reserve was Apr. 4, followed by his retirement ceremony the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

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Col. Andrew R. "Hoops" Larson, Vice Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing, anticipates a good soaking as he steps out of the F-16 cockpit during his "fini" flight Apr. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brandon Craig)

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Wing's vice commander goes out with a splash

Published April 7, 2009