“Thunderbirds Check…. Two, Three, Four, Five, Six”
“Lets Run’em Up…”
“Smoke On – Ready…. Now”
“Smoke Off – Ready… Now”
“Release Brakes – Ready…. Now”
With these simple commands, Thunderbird 1 initiates the roar of afterburners which thrust the Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team skyward. With high-G, high-speed, split-second accuracy and precision, the men and women of the USAF Thunderbirds leave spectators spellbound evertime. “The maneuvers flown demonstrate the awesome capabilities and skills that all fighter pilots must possess. From the loops and rolls to the formation flying and high-speed passes – these are just a small example of what is required of every combat aviator.”
The aerial maneuvers and precision coordination of the show is rehearsed hundreds of times before being viewed by millions of spectators each year.… Read the rest
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