The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" arrive at Daytona International airport for the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Feb. 16, 2019, at Daytona Beach, FL. 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)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flew NASCAR driver Matt Dibenedetto, Daniel Suarez and NASCAR president Steve Phelps in the days prior to the Daytona 500 on Feb. 13-14, 2019, at Daytona Beach, FL. 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)