The U.S. Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Vectren Dayton Air Show June 23, 2019. The Thunderbirds were the headline act for the show wrapping up an afternoon of flying by military and civilian aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Maj. Matt Kimmel, U.S. Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” lead solo pilot, waves to the Dayton Air Show crowd June 23, 2019, acknowledging the applause as he taxis out for takeoff prior the squadron’s performance. The Thunderbirds were the headline act for the show wrapping up an afternoon of flying by military and civilian aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft fly in formation with a World War II vintage F4F Hellcat fighter, June 23, 2019, as a legacy flight at the Vectren Dayton Air Show. Thousands of spectators attended the show to walk among static displays including numerous USAF aircraft and flight demonstrations performed by military and civilian aircrews, including the Air Force’s Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
