Ed Carpenter, IndyCar driver, gears up for a familiarization flight with the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 20, 2020. Carpenter raced the Space Force IndyCar in the 104th Indy 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Staff Sgt. Kyle Boddie, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, presents the Thunderbird patch to IndyCar Driver, Ed Carpenter, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 20, 2020. Ed Carpenter flew with the team before racing the Space Force IndyCar in the 104th Indy 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the high bomb burst maneuver over Ocean City, Maryland for the OC Air Show Aug. 15, 2020. The high bomb burst is one of the team's most recognizable maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
