Maj. Kyle Oliver, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, lands his F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet after the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021. In addition to flying the F-16, Oliver has logged nearly 1000 hours in the F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" solo pilots perform the reflection pass during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The lead solo flies inverted while the opposing solo flies next to them, creating the optical illusion of a reflection in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the high bomb burst during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The high bomb burst is performed when four F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets break off in separate directions and a fifth jet flies vertically through that break-off point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)