Lockheed C-130 Hercules —

nice shot!

Great shot! How was this effect created?

https://www.google.com/search?q=hercules+countermeasure+flares

WOW!!!

4th of July comin' atcha baby!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/C-130_Hercules_flare_and_CHAFF_dispensers.JPEG

@Candace, this is the dispensers. When fired, things like this happen.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/07/80/7b/07807bf51ab35568ede39d13142831b7.jpg

Impressive C-130 Double Angel effect.
The stars (decoy flares) are an aerial
infrared countermeasure to confuse missiles.

WOW!What is being celebrated?
Very nice job; great shot.

Marylou this was the finale to the night activities at the Australian International Airshow.

Very eye-catching and superb snap

Spectacular shot!