The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" begin the line break loop maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Air Show in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The line break loop is a formation of five F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets flying a loop side-by-side until the fifth jet breaks off in the opposite direction and crosses the other four at the bottom of their respective loops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" complete the five card loop maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Air Show in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The five card loop maneuver is performed when five evenly spaced F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets form a shape similar to a five on a deck of cards or dice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Maj. Michelle Curran, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" lead solo pilot, performs a high alpha maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, OCt. 8, 2021. The high alpha is performed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet by pitching the nose of the aircraft up and slowing down to less than 100 miles per hour without losing altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
