A United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds” maintenance member readies a jet for takeoff in preparation for the Commander of Air Combat Command's certification, March 23, 2021 at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The commander's certification is required in order for the team to perform in front of large civilian crowds, and certifies the safety of the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Laurel Richards)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, debut the Super Delta formation consisting of six F-16 Fighting Falcons and six F/A-18 Super Hornets over a C-130J Super Hercules at Naval Air Facility El Centro, March 2, 2021. This is the first time the demo teams performed the formation which grew out of joint training opportunities held in 2020 and 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
