U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle “Gumbo” Oliver, opposing solo pilot, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds”, prepares for practice, March 4, 2021 at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. The Thunderbirds and the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels”, came together to train and exchange best practices ahead of their respective 2021 show seasons. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Laurel Richards)
The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flyover the 2021 running of the Daytona 500 in Daytona, Fla., Feb. 14, 2021. This is the 11th consecutive year the Thunderbirds have flown over the opening ceremony of "The Great American Race."
Maj. Kyle Oliver, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, performs pre-flight checks at the “Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show” at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 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)
