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
Left to right: Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird
Left to right: Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Staff Sgt’s William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance, and Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance, kneel next to the name of Marine Capt. Jef... More
Chase Elliott, NASCAR driver, prepares for his
Chase Elliott, NASCAR driver, prepares for his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Daytona Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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
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 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
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)
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)
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)
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, speaks with a special
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, speaks with a special guest during the Power in The Pines Open House & Airshow practice show, May 13, 2016, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Se... More
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway during
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway 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
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
Staff Sgt. Ariel Hunsuckle, financial management, records
Staff Sgt. Ariel Hunsuckle, financial management, records the Thunderbird pilots during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Ph... 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
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 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
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the Trail to Diamond Roll maneuver over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. During the Thunderbirds training season, eac... 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
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
Senior Airman Anthony pours a concrete roof on a structure
Senior Airman Anthony pours a concrete roof on a structure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 28, 2015. Airman Anthony is a structural apprentice assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squ... More
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 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
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
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
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
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 Perform At Nellis AFB Air and Space Expo
Staff Sgt. Luke Etter, an aerospace propulsion technician, inspects a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to take off during the Nellis Air Force Base Air and Space Expo, Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. 12, 2017. Th... More
Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE
Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron form the top of a concrete roof on a structure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 28, 2015. RED HORSE is a self-sustaining, mobile, h... More
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 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)
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
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo winds the nozzle of an R-12
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo winds the nozzle of an R-12 refueling vehicle back in to position at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. Airman Arnaldo is a fuels distribution operator assigned to ... 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
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
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 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
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., soars over Las Vegas Nov. 9, 2017. The Fighting Falcon features a Vegas Strong paint scheme which pays tribute to those affected by the Route 91 Harvest... 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)
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird #6, signs autographs
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird #6, signs autographs for children during a special guests event at the Warriors over the Wasatch practice air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 24, 2016. The Thunderbirds dem... More
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
Thunderbird 8 Maj. Scott Petz, Advance Pilot/Narrator,
Thunderbird 8 Maj. Scott Petz, Advance Pilot/Narrator, speaks to students about the Thunderbird mission and opportunities in the United States Air Force Feb. 17, 2016, at Spruce Creek High School, Port Orange, ... More
The remains of penetrant left on a speed brake of an
The remains of penetrant left on a speed brake of an F-15E produces a fluorescent color under a black light. The black light allows minute cracks to become visible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Maj. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 7, meets with a special
Maj. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 7, meets with a special guest at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 1, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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
Staff Sgt. Sean MacGibbon, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance,
Staff Sgt. Sean MacGibbon, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance, signals to the Line Cone during the ground demonstration at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 26, 2016. The Thun... More
Senior Airman Kaleb and Airman 1st Class Andrew, far
Senior Airman Kaleb and Airman 1st Class Andrew, far right, paint shelving units for the pharmacy at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 24, 2015. The shelves provided additional storage space for t... 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
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., soars over Las Vegas Nov. 9, 2017. The Fighting Falcon features a Vegas Strong paint scheme which pays tribute to those affected by the Route 91 Harvest... More
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gets strapped in
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gets strapped in to the back seat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Audet, tactical aircraft maintenance technician, before his familiarization flight, Feb... More
Airman 1st Class Jake holds an R-11 refueling vehicle
Airman 1st Class Jake holds an R-11 refueling vehicle nozzle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. Airman Jake is a fuels distribution operator assigned to the Expeditionary Logistics Readi... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by Mont Saint-Michel,
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds were participating flew over several historic sites during a practice fly by of Paris, France for Bast... 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
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)
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
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
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
Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbird 12, briefs actor Josh
Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbird 12, briefs actor Josh Duhamel about the Thunderbirds mission before his familiarization flight at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sg... 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
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment technician, fits Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, for his helmet before his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Dayton... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation 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 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
Staff Sgt. Aaron Langley sets up the cockpit of a
Staff Sgt. Aaron Langley sets up the cockpit of 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 l... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Eiffel Tower
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Eiffel Tower during a practice procession in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds, along with more than 90 aircraft, will be in attendance to help France cel... More
Staff Sgt. Scott performs a visual inspection of monoculars
Staff Sgt. Scott performs a visual inspection of monoculars at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 15, 2015. The monoculars use night vision which can assist pilots to view enemy ground fire and vi... More
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gives a "thumbs
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gives a "thumbs up" before his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Daytona Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance,
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance, performs pre-flight checks before the Ocean City Air Show at Wallops Island, Virginia, June 18, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Staff Sgt. Stephen Hooper, Aircraft Fuel Systems, performs
Staff Sgt. Stephen Hooper, Aircraft Fuel Systems, performs preflight checks during the ground show demonstration during the the Warriors over the Wasatch practice air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 24,... 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
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots set up for
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots set up for the High/Low Pass over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. During the Thunderbirds training season, each pilot master... 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
Staff Sgt.'s Lauren Goodhue, client support administrator,
Staff Sgt.'s Lauren Goodhue, client support administrator, and Daniel Wolfrum, maintenance management production technician, record the timing of the Thunderbirds demonstration from show center during the "Air... More