Maj. Kyle Oliver, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, completes a max climb split-s maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The opposing solo performs this maneuver on take-off as part of their introduction to the performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Staff Sgt. Cory Bush, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" public affairs specialist, takes photos during the Wings Over Houston Air Show in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. Bush is one of seven public affairs specialists assigned to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Maj. Jason Markzon, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" advance pilot, signals the completion of his pre-flight checks at the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The advance pilot is one of eight pilots on the team and also acts as the narrator for air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)