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)
Maj. Michelle "Mace" Curran, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Lead Solo pilot, performs the max G turn in Ocean City, Maryland for the OC Air Show Aug. 15, 2020. During the max G turn, the pilot will sustain a 9G pull for the duration of an entire horizontal loop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Maj. Kyle "Gumbo" Oliver, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Opposing Solo pilot, performs a sneak pass over Ocean City, Maryland for the OC Air Show, Aug. 15, 2020. The sneak pass maneuver begins when the pilot accelerates to just below the speed of sound and passes over the audience just hundreds of feet above. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)