An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" performs a site survey April 29, 2021, over St. Joseph, Missouri. The site survey allows the pilots to familiarize themselves with the surrounding area and hazards before performing the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
A United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" F-16C Fighting Falcon performs a sneak pass maneuver April 29, 2021, over Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Missouri. This was the first time the team performed in St. Joseph, Missouri in more than three decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Cocoa Beach, Air Show in Cocoa Beach, Fla. April 18, 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 Cory W. Bush)
