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US AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds in the traditional diamond. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds opposing solos fly mirror formation. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds opposing solos perform opposing pass. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds diamond performs a loop while in a tight formation. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds perform their signature "Bomb Burst" maneuver. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.


 

   The US Air Force Thunderbirds form up into the delta formation toward the end of the show. Photo courtesy of USAF Thunderbirds 2007 Media Package.
US NAVY BLUE ANGELS


 

   The Blue Angels perform the “Echelon Parade.” The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, performs all over the world. Blue Angels photo by PH2 Saul McSween.

 		  

The Blue Angels set up for the “Tuck Under Break” during an air show. While in an echelon formation, the four diamond pilots will roll their aircraft 270 degrees in ripple fashion. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., were seen by 17 million people last year. Blue Angels photo by PH1 Casey Akins.

 		  

The Blue Angels’ Marine Corps C-130F Hercules transport, “Fat Albert,” lifts into the sky as the JATO (Jet Assisted Take-Off) bottles fire giving the plane an extra 8,000 pounds of thrust. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, also flies F/A-18 Hornet jets. Blue Angels photo by PH2 Saul McSween.

 		   Maj. Len Anderson begins the “High Performance Climb” on take-off, experiencing more than five times the pull of gravity. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., has performed for more than 374 million people.  Blue Angels photo by PH1 Casey Akins.
MILITARY PERFORMERS

 		  

An M-1 Abrams tank provides heavy armor support during the Air Show’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration. The MAGTF includes Marine helicopter-borne assault troops and exciting close air support simulations. Photo courtesy MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office.

 		   The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather fighter and attack aircraft. The nation's first strike-fighter, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, is a fast and powerful jet fighter used by the Marines for close air support and to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. Photo by Jorge Dietsch.

 		   The Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier provides close air support in forward areas, as well as providing helicopter escort. It carries a wide range of bombs and missiles. Capable of vertical take-off and landing, it can operate from ships and rough expeditionary airfields.  Photo by Tom Twomey.

 		  

U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk fighters line up in preparation for a stealth operation. These aircraft are designed to be virtually invisible to enemy radar, penetrating deep to deliver their payload with pinpoint accuracy. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force.

 		   “Val-Halla” is a P-51D Mustang flown by Maj. Gen. Bill Anders, USAF (Ret.). Anders is one of 11 civilian warbird pilots authorized to take part in Heritage Flights. Photo by Jorge Dietsch.
CIVILIAN PERFORMERS

 		  

Kent Shockley’s “ShockWave” truck really lights up the runway. Three Pratt & Whitney jet engines provide 36,000 hp, and he’s hit a speed of 376 mph. Photo courtesy ShockWave Jet Shows.

 		  

The Silver Wings Wingwalking Team preserves the 20 the century traditions of the flying circuses as they honor the 21st century explorers. Wingwalker Margaret Stivers and pilot Harvey together, are the Silver Wings Wingwalking Team. Photo courtesy Silver Wings Wingwalking Team Shows.