U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft whose maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle "Gumbo" Oliver, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" opposing solo pilot, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, over New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2022. The Thunderbirds flew from Daytona, Florida, back to Nellis AFB, Nevada, after performing a flyover at the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron complete pre-flight checks inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2022 before escorting the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The KC-135 is capable of pumping thousands of gallons of jet fuel into aircraft midair, enabling aircraft to fly over tactical locations that are long distances away from supporting airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)
