Maj. Tyler Ellison, Thunderbird 7, administers the
Maj. Tyler Ellison, Thunderbird 7, administers the oath of enlistment to 31 of Florida's newest Airmen during the Melbourne Air and Space Show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. ... More
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs a Max Turn
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs a Max Turn maneuver during a practice show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 10, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs the High
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha Pass during the Wings and Waves Air Show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots start their
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots start their aerial performance with the Delta Opener during a practice show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
A Thunderbird's fan reacts after Maj. Jason Curtis,
A Thunderbird's fan reacts after Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6 performs the Sneak Pass, during the Wings and Waves Air Show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 11, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots start their
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots start their aerial performance with the Delta Opener during the Wings and Waves Air Show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 11, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Staff Sgt. Sean MacGibbon, a tactical aircraft maintenance
Staff Sgt. Sean MacGibbon, a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist, performs repairs on a Thunderbirds F-16 jet. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation pilots began their
The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation pilots began their aerial demonstration routine with the Diamond Opener during a practice show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak Pass during a practice show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Staff Sgt. Francisco Garrigas, Thunderbird 5 dedicated
Staff Sgt. Francisco Garrigas, Thunderbird 5 dedicated assistant crew chief, finishes an oil sample inspection of his assigned F-16 jet. Sgt. Garrigas is a nondestructive inspections specialist and his duties i... More
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs a Max Turn
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs a Max Turn maneuver during a practice show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds' fans react after Maj. Jason Curtis,
The Thunderbirds' fans react after Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, crosses the crowd line performing the Sneak Pass during the Melbourne Air and Space Show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force ph... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Opposing Knife
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Opposing Knife Edge-Hit during the Melbourne Air and Space Show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop during a practice show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Line Break Loop during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Line Break Loop during a practice show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 10, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Arrowhead Loop during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Arrowhead Loop during the Wings and Waves Air Show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Solo Pilots perform the Opposing Knife
The Thunderbirds Solo Pilots perform the Opposing Knife Edge-Hit during a practice show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs the High
Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha Pass during a practice show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots perform the
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots perform the Delta Flat Pass during a practice show at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots perform the
The Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots perform the Delta Opener during the Wings and Waves Air Show at Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)
Staff Sgt. Jessica Rivers, Thunderbird 4 dedicated
Staff Sgt. Jessica Rivers, Thunderbird 4 dedicated assistant crew chief, cleans her assigned Thunderbirds F-16 jet after the arrival of the Thunderbirds Delta Formation pilots at Melbourne, Fla., Oct. 2, 2014. ... More