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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 (USAF) Major (MAJ) Dann S. Carlson, an Advance Pilot and Narrator, stands-by to start the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, demonstration for General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, not shown, the Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander, at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD)

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Dann S. Carlson, an Advance Pilot and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds lead solo F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter flies over Indian Springs, Nevada (NV). The United States Air Force "The Thunderbirds," Air Demonstation Squadron (USAFADS) practices at Indian Springs to prepare for the upcoming show season

The US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds lead solo F-16 Fighting Falcon fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevi... 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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)

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

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 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 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show September 20, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This was the first time the Thunderbirds p... More

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, fly back from Minden, Nev., Aug. 25, 2015. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron is made up of approximately 30 Air Force Ca... More

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” conduct the first official launch of the 2019 Thunderbird Diamond formation, 10 January 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, N... More

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems specialist, conducts pre-flight inspections during the departure of a Thunderbirds Over Louisville air show media flight at Louisville, Ky., April 16, 2015. (U.... More

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show, Aug. 20, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

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 Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition

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

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo, Aug. 28, 2016, at Tacoma, Wa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille

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

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

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break maneuver at the Jones Beach Air Show May 23, 2015, Wantagh, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass

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 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

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 Atlantic City Airshow in Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 22, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air dem... 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 Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the opening ceremonies of the 104th Indy 500 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 22, 2020. This was the ... More

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air Commandos on the High Plains practice show, May 29, 2016, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella)

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak Pass maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water practice Show, Aug. 19, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

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 the Eastern Seaboard, April 28, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to... 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 Atlantic City practice Airshow, Aug. 22, 2016, at Atlantic City, N.J. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard)

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" visit kids at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicopee, MA, July 13, 2018. Visiting local schools and hospitals is one of the many things Thund... More

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond Flat Pass maneuver during the Wings Over Vermont Airshow, Aug. 14, 2016,(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" perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House in Anchorage, AK, July 1, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demons... 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 OC Air Show in Ocean City, MD, June 16, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squa... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, taxi toward their take-off positions in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, pass in formation in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft over Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The Thunderbirds pilots take off from the runway during

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

Thunderbirds greet Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University

Thunderbirds greet Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University

Thunderbirds greet 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... 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 Atlantic City Airshow in Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 22, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air dem... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, prepares to taxi during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord practice Airshow and Warrior Expo, Aug. 26, 2016, at Tacoma, Wa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff S... More

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the

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

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" arrive in Gary, Indiana for the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 16, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s... More

The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs simultaneous

The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs simultaneous

The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs simultaneous aileron rolls during the Rocky Mountain Airshow May 30, 2015, at Aurora, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)

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" arrive in Gary, Indiana for the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 16, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s... More

Tech. Sgt. John King, United States Air Force Air

Tech. Sgt. John King, United States Air Force Air

Tech. Sgt. John King, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” crew chief, shakes hands with a veteran at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., May 8, 2019. King was one of many... More

Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, public affairs officer,

Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, public affairs officer,

Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, public affairs officer, administers the oath of enlistment to the region’s newest Airmen during the Thunder Over Louisville air show at Louisville, Ky., April 18, 2015. (U.S. A... More

The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation flies over the Millville

The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation flies over the Millville

The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation flies over the Millville Municipal Airport during the performance at the Wheels and Wings Airshow May 9, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

The Thunderbirds perform the ‘Delta Opener’ during

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,

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

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, performs a sneak

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, performs a sneak

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, performs a sneak pass maneuver during the Wings Over Wayne Airshow May 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform ladder set up for

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

Maj. (Dr.) Glen Goncharow, United States Air Force

Maj. (Dr.) Glen Goncharow, United States Air Force

Maj. (Dr.) Glen Goncharow, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” flight surgeon, shakes hands with a World War II Veteran at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., May 8, 2019... More

Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses

Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses

Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photo before his flight with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, April 2, 2017, at Melbourne, Fla.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard)

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

Two spectators watch the delta bottom up pass during

Two spectators watch the delta bottom up pass during

Two spectators watch the delta bottom up pass during 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)

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, watches as the Thunderbirds perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House in Anchorage, AK, June 29, 2018. Since 1953, t... More

The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,

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

United States Marines Sgt. Chris Carter, U.S. Navy

United States Marines Sgt. Chris Carter, U.S. Navy

United States Marines Sgt. Chris Carter, U.S. Navy Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” load crew member, performs a safety briefing behind “Fat Albert”, the team’s dedicated C-130 Hercules, for the Legends in ... 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 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Texas, Oct. 14, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstratio... 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 OC Air Show in Ocean City, MD, June 16, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squa... 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 OC Air Show in Ocean City, MD, June 16, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squa... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, return from the skies in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD), during a performance for General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, not shown, the Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signals to

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signals to

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, signals to his crew chief during the Wings Over Wayne practice airshow May 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (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" fly over Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, September 28, 2019, for the Thunder Over Georgia air show. This is one of two airshows the T... More

The Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Opposing Knife-Edge

The Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Opposing Knife-Edge

The Thunderbirds Solo pilots perform the Opposing Knife-Edge Hit maneuver 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 J... 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 Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, September 28, 2019, for the Thunder Over Georgia air show. This is one of two airshows the T... More

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll maneuver

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

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are training

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are training

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are training for the 2019 show season. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that represents team work, discipline an... More

A Thunderbirds fan poses for a picture during the Sun

A Thunderbirds fan poses for a picture during the Sun

A Thunderbirds fan poses for a picture during the Sun 'n Fun International fly-in and Expo Air Show at Lakeland, Fla., April 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstrations Squadron "Thunderbirds," prepare to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, July 20, 2015. (U.S. Air Force... More

Fans reacted to the sneak pass maneuver during the

Fans reacted to the sneak pass maneuver during the

Fans reacted to the sneak pass maneuver during the Wings Over Wayne Airshow May 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

Thunderbirds maintenance professionals finish the ground

Thunderbirds maintenance professionals finish the ground

Thunderbirds maintenance professionals finish the ground show during the Power in The Pines Open House & Airshow, May 15, 2016, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason... 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

Two United States Navy Demonstration Squadron “Blue

Two United States Navy Demonstration Squadron “Blue

Two United States Navy Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” jets perform during a practice show for the Legends in Flight airshow at Joint Base Andrews, MD., May 9, 2019. This was the first joint show between t... 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 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

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, July 1, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demons... 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 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Texas, Oct. 14, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstratio... More

The Thunderbirds Arrowhead formation performs the Arrowhead

The Thunderbirds Arrowhead formation performs the Arrowhead

The Thunderbirds Arrowhead formation performs the Arrowhead Loop maneuver during the Wings Over Vermont Airshow, Aug. 14, 2016,(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" visit kids at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicopee, MA, July 13, 2018. Visiting local schools and hospitals is one of the many things Thund... 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 Great New England Air and Space Show in Chicopee, MA, July 14, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier... 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

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