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Few flight demonstration teams inspire the awe within the thousands of people that will flock to see them. The mere mention of their name often illicit a moment of pause as individual who heard it thinks of aircraft carving up the skies at blazing speeds and in ways that are considered impossible.

They are the Thunderbirds. A flight demonstration team of the United States Air Force founded in 1953, they are the unit that show the globe what the mix of precision and raw power the USAF is capable, be it a ear shattering high speed pass at near the speed of sound or a group of their planes executing graceful turns with as little as 18 inches between jets. Since 1953, they have been the Air Force's "Ambassadors In Blue", spreading goodwill and inspiration wherever they go, and leaving in their wake collective gasps, reverent "oohs" and many a ear to ear grin.

The Thunderbirds have flown many aircraft over the decades; the F-16C Falcon (or Viper if you prefer the informal...

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...