Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5 and lead solo pilot, pitches to land as Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6 and opposing solo pilot, awaits clearance for his pitch to land June 30, 2014, upon returning from a practice demonstration sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Thunderbirds, flying red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcons, are the Air Force’s precision flying demonstration team. Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.

Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5 and lead solo pilot, pitches to land as Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6 and opposing solo pilot, awaits clearance for his pitch to land June 30, 2014, upon returning from a practice demonstration sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Thunderbirds, flying red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcons, are the Air Force’s precision flying demonstration team. Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr. Stock Photo

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