Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 1 Commander/Leader,
Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 1 Commander/Leader, closes the canopy of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during a training sortie Jan. 23, 2018. The Thunderbirds training s... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Low Bomb Burst
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Low Bomb Burst manuever 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 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
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)
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 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 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 Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger Pass during
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger Pass during the Ocean City Air Show at Ocean City, Maryland, June 19, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Mt. Rainier, Wash.,
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Mt. Rainier, Wash., during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Lead Solo, performs a Knife
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Lead Solo, performs a Knife Edge 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 Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies behind a KC-135
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies behind a KC-135 assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on their way back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 12, 2017. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the Max Turn maneuver during the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christo... More
Senior Airman Alvaro connects a tow bar to an RQ-4
Senior Airman Alvaro connects a tow bar to an RQ-4 Global Hawk during ground operations at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. Alvaro is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary A... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Trail to Diamond
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Trail to Diamond Loop 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 at... More
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, engages with fans
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, engages with fans as he taxis to the runway during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo ... More
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
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)
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
Senior Airman Jose pulls a set of chalks while escorting
Senior Airman Jose pulls a set of chalks while escorting an RQ-4 Global Hawk back to a hangar during ground operations at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. Jose is an assistant dedicate... More
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
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo connects an R-12 refueling
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo connects an R-12 refueling vehicle nozzle to a hydrant system to refuel a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. The R-12 refueling vehicle draws fuel... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll maneuver
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll 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
Staff Sgt. Oren walks the flightline during his shift
Staff Sgt. Oren walks the flightline during his shift at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 2, 2015. Sgt. Oren is a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squ... More
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)
Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, poses for a photo
Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, poses for a photo with his crew chiefs, Staff Sgts. Sean MacGibbon (left) and Aaron Langley (right) before his final flight with the team Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base,... More
An RQ-4 Global Hawk taxis on the flightline after a
An RQ-4 Global Hawk taxis on the flightline after a sortie an inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly a close formation
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly 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)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, perform the Opposing Knife-Edge Pass during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition during Line Break Loop maneuver over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. The Diamond formation exhibits the precision... More
Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an RQ-4 Global Hawk to a hangar after a sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass during the Thunderbirds demonstration at the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 24, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Phot... More
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 Squadron "Thunderbirds"
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the Delta Formation during a practice show in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Fo... More
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct end of runway procedures on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 31, 2015. End of runway procedures en... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, W... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly behind a U.S. Air
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots take off from the runway during
The Thunderbirds pilots take off from the runway during the Commander of Air Combat Command approval demonstration March 1, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The COMACC approval demonstration is a private showi... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the Diamond Roll maneuver over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. The Diamond formation exhibits the precision and skil... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Gro... More
The Thunderbirds perform the ‘Delta Opener’ during
The Thunderbirds perform the ‘Delta Opener’ during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform ladder set up for
Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform ladder set up for recovering aircraft during the Thunderbirds ground show demonstration at the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, ... More
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond Pilots soar over Tyndall Air
The Thunderbirds Diamond Pilots soar over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (... More
The Thunderbirds perform at Scott AFB
The Thunderbirds perform the Delta Burst maneuver during the Scott Air Force Base 2017 Open House and Air Show, Scott AFB, Ill., June 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds mission is to recruit, retain, and inspire the ne... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Loop during
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Loop during a practice performance on August 26, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27-28. (U.S... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Kim cleans a Thunderbirds F-16 at
Staff Sgt. Andrew Kim cleans a Thunderbirds F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anniversary, the Thunderbirds will fly with the logo displayed on th... More
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway during
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over West Point United
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over West Point United States Military Academy, 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 ... More
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
An F-22 Raptor pilot conducts prelaunch procedures
An F-22 Raptor pilot conducts prelaunch procedures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22’s combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapon... More
Senior Airman Timothy inspects the common airborne
Senior Airman Timothy inspects the common airborne modem assembly on an RQ-4 Global Hawk under maintenance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 18, 2015. The assembly links imagery back to the... More
The Thunderbirds pilots receive fuel from a KC-135
The Thunderbirds pilots receive fuel from a KC-135 tanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly their F-16 Fighting
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly their F-16 Fighting Falcon's in the Delta formation while performing at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.... More
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly a close formation
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly 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)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, flies over
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, flies over Utah during the Thunderbirds return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hil... More
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
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
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger formation
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger formation during the Commander of Air Combat Command approval demonstration March 1, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The COMACC approval demonstration is a private ... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France fly together over Death Valley, Calif., April 17, 2017. The Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France are two of the oldest aerial demonstration tea... More
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation during the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs the Delta
The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs the Delta Loop during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air s... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration pilots
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over th... More
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, engages with
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, engages with fans as he taxis to the runway during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force... More
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 ... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbirds visit Blue Angels, exchange best practices
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Whit Collins, Thunderbird 6, perform the Reflection Pass during a practice show at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., April 25, 2017. The Thunderbirds visited the U.S. ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England en route to the practice fly by o... More
Staff Sgt. Michael reviews an inspection checklist
Staff Sgt. Michael reviews an inspection checklist for a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 12, 2015. Michael is a crew chief assigned to the Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squa... More
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)
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares for his
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares for his final flight as a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The final flight is an Air Force tradition in which upon... More
Thunderbirds pilots fly over Ft. Lauderdale during
Thunderbirds pilots fly over Ft. Lauderdale during a practice show in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during a combat
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during a combat sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project... More
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
Airman 1st Class Jake refuels a Royal Australian Air
Airman 1st Class Jake refuels a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. Airman Jake is a fuels distribution operator assigned to the Expeditionary Logistics ... More
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader,
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader, taxis to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anniversary, the Thunderbirds will fly wi... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, perform the Calypso Pass during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sg... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Echelon Pass In
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Echelon Pass In Review manuever 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 Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force... More
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
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
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies over Kansas
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies over Kansas on their way back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 12, 2017. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha maneuver during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, April 2, 2017 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
Staff Sgt.'s Leonel Alvarez and Joshua Whiteley march
Staff Sgt.'s Leonel Alvarez and Joshua Whiteley march out to prepare for aircraft departure during the ground show during the March Air Reserve Base Airfest "Thunder Over the Empire" air show at March ARB, Cali... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
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
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst during
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Three Sisters volcanic
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Three Sisters volcanic peaks in Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint B... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots peform the Opposing 4-Point
The Thunderbirds solo pilots peform the Opposing 4-Point manuever during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly over Ft. Lauderdale,
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance,
Staff Sgt. Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance, applies the name of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6 Opposing Solo, to the front wheel well of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Fo... More