Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst maneuver
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst maneuver during the Aviation Nation Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6 performs a Sneak Pass
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6 performs a Sneak Pass during a practice show in preparation for Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J... More
The Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform an Opposing Knife
The Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform an Opposing Knife Edge Pass during a practice show in preparation for Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond Clover-Loop Opener during a practice show in preparation for the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force ... More
Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, Thunderbird 1, prepares to exit
Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, Thunderbird 1, prepares to exit his aircraft after a practice show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Spectators watch various acts during a practice show,
Spectators watch various acts during a practice show, in preparation for the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Line Break Loop
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Line Break Loop during a practice show in preparation for Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Staff Sgt. Stanley Weaver, Thunderbird 4 dedicated
Staff Sgt. Stanley Weaver, Thunderbird 4 dedicated crew chief, finishes postioning the Thunderbirds F-16s in preparation for a practice show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation prepares to perform
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation prepares to perform the Aileron Rolls maneuver during a practice show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation performs a practice
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation performs a practice show in preparation for Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 6, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Thunderbirds maintenance professionals perform the
Thunderbirds maintenance professionals perform the ground show segment of the aerial demonstration during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.... More
Fans young and old watch as the Thunderbirds perform
Fans young and old watch as the Thunderbirds perform an aerial demonstration during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The 2014 Delta Formation pilots stand in front the
The 2014 Delta Formation pilots stand in front the practice show crowd during the ground ceremony show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation performs for 78,000
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation performs for 78,000 spectators during the first day of the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Tech. Sgt. Richard Connel, tactical aircraft maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Richard Connel, tactical aircraft maintenance technician, performs line chief duties during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior... More
A retired service member shows his pride in his old
A retired service member shows his pride in his old uniform during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A retired service member poses for a portrait during
A retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Thunderbirds Diamond pilots perform the Trail to Diamond
Thunderbirds Diamond pilots perform the Trail to Diamond Roll during the Aviation Nation Air Show,at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)