Maj. Kyle Oliver, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, performs pre-flight checks at the “CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow” in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Laurel Richards)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform pre-flight checks at the “CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow” in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Laurel Richards)
United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" demonstration pilots walk to their jets during the ground show procedure at the “CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow” in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Laurel Richards)