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Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship

Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship

Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship formation with retired Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbird #4, over Tyndall Air Force Base and Panama City, Fla., April 21, 2017. The T-38 in the form... More

US Air Force Thunderbirds begin their Five-Card Loop during the Air Show at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

US Air Force Thunderbirds begin their Five-Card Loop during the Air Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released ... More

Preparing for the worse case scenario, the Osan 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighters answer the call at a MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) prior to Air Power Day and the arrival of the Air Force Thunderbirds at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The MARE drills are held quarterly and keep base personnel ready to respond to such emergencies as air crashes, ammunition accidents and fuel spills. This particular drill coincides with the upcoming Air Show where an expected 50,000 people may attend

Preparing for the worse case scenario, the Osan 51st Civil Engineer Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF... More

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft performs an inverted flight maneuver during a performance for the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anderson Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft perform during the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau). (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kristin Ruleau, USAF Release Status:... More

Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, lead solo, and Maj.

Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, lead solo, and Maj.

Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, lead solo, and Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, opposing solo, perform the Inverted Opposing Knife-Edge Pass during the practice performance at the Battle Creek Field of Fligh... More

Staff Sgt. Aaron Dlutowski, aerospace ground equipment

Staff Sgt. Aaron Dlutowski, aerospace ground equipment

Staff Sgt. Aaron Dlutowski, aerospace ground equipment technician, sprints to chalk an F-16 Fighting Falcon after returning from a sortie at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 22, 2016. The Thunderbirds head... More

Thunderbirds maintainers marshall in a Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds maintainers marshall in a Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds maintainers marshall in a Thunderbirds F-16C upon arrival at Daytona Beach, Fla., February 24, 2017. The Thunderbirds will be performing the flyover during the opening ceremonies of the Daytona 500... More

Thunderbirds Delta flies over San Francisco

Thunderbirds Delta flies over San Francisco

The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds Delta flies along the Bay Bridge. The Thunderbirds were returning from the California Capital City Air Show to Nellis Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force phot... More

The Air Force Thunderbirds peform a practice aerial

The Air Force Thunderbirds peform a practice aerial

The Air Force Thunderbirds peform a practice aerial demonstration, June 7, 2019, in prearaton for the the Fort Wayne Openhouse and Air Show at Fort Wayne International Airport, IN. (U.S Air Force Photo by Maj. ... More

Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke displays some of the coins

Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke displays some of the coins

Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke displays some of the coins he has received throughout his Air Force career. Kapanke was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 1995 and was medically retired while he under went treatme... More

The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies by midtown Manhattan

The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies by midtown Manhattan

The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies by midtown Manhattan during a photo chase mission May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)

Tech. Sgt. Jake Kretsch, tactical aircraft maintenance

Tech. Sgt. Jake Kretsch, tactical aircraft maintenance

Tech. Sgt. Jake Kretsch, tactical aircraft maintenance technician, performs end of runway checks during the Heart of Texas practice Airshow June 5, 2015, at Waco, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman R... More

The name of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6 Opposing

The name of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6 Opposing

The name of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6 Opposing Solo, rests on the front wheel well of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 8, 2016. Kuss died June 2 in Smyrna, Te... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” make their final cross country journey home of the 2019 show season, November 4th, 2019, backed by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Ref... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Austin, Texas, May 13, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recogniz... More

Staff Sgt. Kristyne Pierson, a United States Air Force

Staff Sgt. Kristyne Pierson, a United States Air Force

Staff Sgt. Kristyne Pierson, a United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" maintainer, updates the name on one of the team's F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets Aug. 8, 2020, at Andrews Air ... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the Low Bomb Burst during the Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2011.

Thunderbirds Diamond Formation pilots perform the Trail

Thunderbirds Diamond Formation pilots perform the Trail

Thunderbirds Diamond Formation pilots perform the Trail to Diamond Cloverloop maneuver during a practice performance at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 19, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manu... More

The Thunder Delta formation performs the Delta Bottom

The Thunder Delta formation performs the Delta Bottom

The Thunder Delta formation performs the Delta Bottom Up Pass maneuver during a practice show at Lakeland, Fla., April 24, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” and U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” fly over New York City, New York, April 28, 2020. The flyover was part of America ... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepare to takeoff for an America Strong flyover over California at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 15, 2020. The flyover was part of Ame... More

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4,

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4,

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4, slot pilot and IndyCar driver J.R. Hildebrand, taxis in after their F-16 Fighting Falcon flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 11, 2011. Hildebrand, wh... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds taxi onto the runway

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds taxi onto the runway

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds taxi onto the runway for the start of their performance during Thunder Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid J... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Kim, aircrew egress

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Kim, aircrew egress

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Kim, aircrew egress technician, cleans the canopy of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord practice Airshow and Warrior Expo, Aug. 26, 2016, at Tacoma, W... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", perform the Echelon Pass In Review during the practice air show at Turku Airport, Turku, Finland June 17, 2011. The arrival of the Thunderbirds is a... More

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson, tactical aircraft maintenance

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson, tactical aircraft maintenance

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson, tactical aircraft maintenance technician, gives a thumbs up to Maj. Curtis Dougherty, Thunderbird 4, after the Jones Beach Air Show May 23, 2015, at Long Island MacArthur Airport, N.Y.... More

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mical, chief enlisted

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mical, chief enlisted

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tom Mical, chief enlisted manager, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, signs autographs during the Graf Ignatievo Air Base Air Show, Bulgaria, June 25. The T... More

A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation

A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation

A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation with an F-35A Lightning II over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta 360 maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta 360 maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta 360 maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water Show, Aug. 20, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over England July

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over England July

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being held at Roy... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squaron, Thunderbirds,

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squaron, Thunderbirds,

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squaron, Thunderbirds, perform over the skies of Rocherster, NY, August 24, 2019, at the Rochester International Air Show. This year, the Thunderbirds will perform demonstra... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," taxis in after the practice air show at Turku Airport, Turku, Finland June 17, 2011. The arrival of the Thunderbirds is a historic milestone, markin... More

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signs autographs

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signs autographs

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signs autographs during the Heart of Texas Airshow June 6, 2015, at Waco, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” recieve fuel over Texas from the 60th Air Mobility from Travis Air Force Base, May 13, 2020. The Thunderbirds performed multiple flyovers in... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Bethpage Air Show in Long Island, New York, May 24, 2019. More than a quarter of a million spectators came to the beach throu... More

A young fan waits to get her poster autographed by

A young fan waits to get her poster autographed by

A young fan waits to get her poster autographed by Thunderbirds team members during the Thunder on the Bay Air Show, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel ... More

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger Pass maneuver

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger Pass maneuver

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger Pass maneuver during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention t... More

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water practice Show, Aug. 19, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flew NASCAR driver Matt Dibenedetto, Daniel Suarez and NASCAR president Steve Phelps in the days prior to the Daytona 500 on Feb. 13-14, 201... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly over Northern Michigan, June 27, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air d... More

U.S. Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force

U.S. Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force

U.S. Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds prepare F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for the first official launch of the Thunderbird Diamond formation Jan. 9, 2019,... More

Thunderbirds pilots perform the High Bomb Burst during

Thunderbirds pilots perform the High Bomb Burst during

Thunderbirds pilots perform the High Bomb Burst during a high show performance at the Thunder in the Valley II Air Show in Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. 24, 2014. (U.S. Air Fore photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

Maj. Eric Gorney, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration

Maj. Eric Gorney, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration

Maj. Eric Gorney, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" operations officer, presents a certificate to Ben Bergeron, CrossFit coach and Thunderbird VIP, after his flight at the Great New Engla... More

The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond

The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond

The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the W... More

Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass maneuver

Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass maneuver

Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass maneuver during the Atlantic City practice Airshow, Aug. 16, 2016, at Atlantic City, N.J. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly over Lake Michigan, June 27, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demon... More

Brad Keselowski, NASCAR driver, races around the track

Brad Keselowski, NASCAR driver, races around the track

Brad Keselowski, NASCAR driver, races around the track during the Daytona 500 Feb. 17, 2019 at the Daytona International Speedway. The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" performed... More

Air Force Thunderbirds (T-birds) land and come to a halt on the runway in preparation for the air show on the 3rd and 7th of July

Air Force Thunderbirds (T-birds) land and come to a halt on the runway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALI SU AVIANO '96 AIR SHOW Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hil... More

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi after landing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the USAF Thunderbird demonstration team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team, marshals the F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft"Thunderbird 8"into position, after the Team Landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the USAF Thunderbird demonstration team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft brake formation to land at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the USAF Thunderbird demonstration team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft perform during the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau). (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kristin Ruleau, USAF Release Status:... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team members; MAJ. Brian M. Farrar (number 6 pilot), MAJ. Scottie L. Zamzow (number 5 pilot), MAJ. Steve P. Horton (number 4 pilot), MAJ. Brian D. Burns (number 3 pilot), MAJ. J. Rusty Keen (number 2 pilot), and LT. COL. Michael J. Chandler (number 1 pilot), Commander of the Thunderbirds, line up in formation as they prepare to start their performance at the 2005 Aerospace and Arizona Days Air Show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 2, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Christina D. Kinsey) (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team members; MAJ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christina D. Kinsey, USAF Re... More

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, congratulates

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, congratulates

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, congratulates one of Texas' newest Airmen during the Big Country Airfest May 2, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

Maj. (Dr.) Chris Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, uses a signal

Maj. (Dr.) Chris Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, uses a signal

Maj. (Dr.) Chris Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, uses a signal mirror to communicate to the Diamond formation during a practice demonstration Feb. 29, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The signal mirror helps aircrew... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct aerial refueling

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct aerial refueling

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct aerial refueling prior to a photo mission over Monument Valley National Park while returning from McConnell Air Force Base, September 10, 2018.

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron,

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron,

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, prepare to take off for a series of flyovers honoring Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Atlanta COVID-19 responders and essential workers Ma... More

The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New

The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New

The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New York, Sept. 2, 2016. The Thunderbirds are performing at the 2016 New York Air Show in New Windsor, N.Y. Sept. 3-4.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

The Thunderbirds perform at AirVenture 2019 in Oshkosh,

The Thunderbirds perform at AirVenture 2019 in Oshkosh,

The Thunderbirds perform at AirVenture 2019 in Oshkosh, Wis., July 25, 2019. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier jet demonstration team, charged with representing the 685,000 Airmen serving around the ... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" recover their jets after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 13, 2020. The team just completed performing multiple flyovers over A... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Echelon

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Echelon

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the Echelon Pass In Review during the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, Mich., July 5, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. S... More

Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares to climb

Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares to climb

Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares to climb aboard his F-16 Fighting Falcon during his final flight as a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Curtis, a s... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow in Ypsilanti, MI., Aug. 24, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air ... More

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha maneuver during a practice show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 1, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird #1, Commander/Leader,

Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird #1, Commander/Leader,

Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird #1, Commander/Leader, carries in the remains of Maj. Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno, Thunderbird #4, Slot Pilot, alongside other pilots of the aerial demonstration team. Del Bagno s... More

Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration

Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration

Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds” conduct pre-flight checks as they prepare to launch an F-16D Fighting Falcon prior to the Thunder Over Georgia Air Show, at Robin... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct flying operations

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct flying operations

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conduct flying operations at Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, in preparation for the Abbotsford International Airshow, Aug. 8, 2019. The Thunderbirds, America’s Ambassad... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Reno Air Races Sept. 14, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. The Thunderbirds perform at more than 30 show sites each year to recruit, reta... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin Haley, Thunderbird 12,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin Haley, Thunderbird 12,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin Haley, Thunderbird 12, Public Affairs Officer, reacts to an admiring fan during an autograph meet and greet session at the Turku Air Show, Turku, Finland, June 19. The Thunderbirds p... More

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson and Staff Sgt. Blake Lehman

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson and Staff Sgt. Blake Lehman

Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson and Staff Sgt. Blake Lehman prepare their aircraft or the Super Bowl XLIX flyover, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 1, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

The Thunderbirds taxi to the end of the runway during

The Thunderbirds taxi to the end of the runway during

The Thunderbirds taxi to the end of the runway during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over New York City, New York, April 28, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy... More

U.S. Air Force Majors J.R. Williams (left), Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Majors J.R. Williams (left), Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Majors J.R. Williams (left), Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo and Aaron Jelinek, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo, meets a young fan during the Graf Ignatievo Air Base Air Show, Bulgaria, June 25. The Thunde... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” and U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” fly over New York City, New York, April 28, 2020. The flyover was part of America ... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder of Niagara Air Show near Niagara Falls, N.Y., June 10, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier... More

United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” visit the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C., May 8, 2019. The Korean War Memorial was one of many stops the team made during their tour of ... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” conduct a practice performance, November 15, 2019 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in preparation for the Aviation Nation air show. This show will mar... More

Staff. Sgt. Melvin Laxamana, United States Air Force

Staff. Sgt. Melvin Laxamana, United States Air Force

Staff. Sgt. Melvin Laxamana, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” dedicated crew chief, wipes the canopy of an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, No... More

The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass

The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass

The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over parts of Colorado during an #AirForceSalutes flyover, April 18, 2020. The Thunderbirds conducted a series of flyovers across Colora... More

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Geray, a Thunderbirds line chief,

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Geray, a Thunderbirds line chief,

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Geray, a Thunderbirds line chief, calls cadence for fellow maintenance professionals during the ground show performance for the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Utah Air Show in Ogden, Utah, June 22, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squad... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over parts of Colorado during an #AirForceSalutes flyover, April 18, 2020. The Thunderbirds conducted a series of flyovers across Colora... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Bethpage Air Show in Long Island, New York, May 24, 2019. More than a quarter of a million spectators came to the beach throu... More

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas and Hometown Hero, and Maj. Eric Gorney, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" operations officer, prepare for takeoff at the Fort Worth ... More

A child and his father watch the Air Commandos on the

A child and his father watch the Air Commandos on the

A child and his father watch the Air Commandos on the High Plains air show, May 28, 2016, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over parts of Colorado during an #AirForceSalutes flyover, April 18, 2020. The Thunderbirds conducted a series of flyovers across Colora... More

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during a practice show in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder & Lightning Over AZ Air Show on March 23, 2019, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. The air show in Tucson, AZ kicks... More

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas

Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas and Hometown Hero, and Maj. Eric Gorney, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" operations officer, prepare for takeoff at the Fort Worth ... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House in Anchorage, AK, June 29, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demon... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly over Lake Michigan, June 27, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demon... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over New York City, New York, April 28, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Utah Air Show in Ogden, Utah, June 22, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squad... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 19, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demo... More

Dan O'Brien, Olympic gold medallist in the Decathlon, gives a "thumbs up" before his flight with the Air Force Thunderbirds

Dan O'Brien, Olympic gold medallist in the Decathlon, gives a "thumbs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Mathew T. Nisotis Rele... More

Spectators trace the US Air Force Thunderbirds (not shown) through the sky during a performance at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Hundreds of specially invited guests attended the performance including the Owings brothers of Gilbert, South Carolina, in the foreground. Donnie Owings, 12, a guest of the Make a Wish foundation (wheelchair) is accompanied by his brother Connor (left) and Kyle, 10

Spectators trace the US Air Force Thunderbirds (not shown) through the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis, USAF Release St... More

Preparing for the worse case scenario, a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighter answers the call at a MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) prior to Air Power Day and the arrival of the Air Force Thunderbirds at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The MARE drills are held quarterly and keep base personnel ready to respond to such emergencies as air crashes, ammunition accidents and fuel spills. This particular drill coincides with the upcoming Air Show where an expected 50,000 people may attend

Preparing for the worse case scenario, a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team, marshals the F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft into position, after the Team Landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the USAF Thunderbird demonstration team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

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