23d Wing Public Affairs / Published October 29, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird maintainer cleans an F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during the Thunder Over South Georgia Airshow, Oct. 29, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Spectators walk around and view the different attractions available the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Throughout the show, guests viewed aircraft through the ages perform such as the P-51 mustang, a World War II fighter, and the Moody’s own A-10C Thunderbolt IIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above Moody Air Force Base during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Buddy Bryan, left, and his wife, Charlotte, watch as an aircraft demonstrates its capabilities during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Kent Pietsch, Interstate Cadet Jelly Belly pilot, performs acrobatics at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. Thunder Over South Georgia 2017 is part of the Air Force’s 70th Air Force Birthday celebration demonstrating air and space power over the ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
An aerial team starts up their engines during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
A F4U Corsair flies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. The air show aims to educate the public on past and present Air Force aerial capabilities, increase recruiting and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbird maintainers clean an F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron demonstrates their capabilities during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Gary Ward lands an MX2 during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017. Thunder Over South Georgia 2017 is part of the Air Force’s 70th Air Force Birthday celebration demonstrating air and space power over the ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)
Spectators watch as an HH60G Pave Hawk flies during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Two HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 41st Rescue Squadron fly over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 28. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson)
Spectators watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua Robinson)
Lee “T.R.” Turner, air show narrator, introduces the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds performed twists, turns and rolls at high speeds demonstrating the prowess and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Ryan Lawton, local community member, grabs the throttle of a HH-60G Pave Hawk during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event as a way to thank the local community for their ongoing support of the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Paul Collier, local community member, and his son, Xavion, sit in the cockpit of a HC-130J Combat King during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29,2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event as a way to thank the local community for their ongoing support of the base’s mission (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Airman 1st Class Jeremy Cornelius, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems apprentice, tightens a screw on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct.29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event as a way to thank the local community for their ongoing support of the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Staff Sgt. Bryson Schuster, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds avionics technician, inspects the cockpit of a F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29,2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Thunder Over South Georgia is part of the Air Force’s 70th Air Force Birthday celebration demonstrating air and space power over the ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
U.S Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds performed twists, turns and rolls at high speeds demonstrating the prowess and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons perform an aerial demonstration during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds performed twists, turns and rolls at high speeds demonstrating the prowess and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
Community members observe the cockpit of a HC-130J Combat King during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29,2017 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event as a way to thank the local community for their ongoing support of the base’s mission (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)
A loadmaster from the 71st Rescue Squadron watches an aerobatic show from the top of an HC-130J Combat King II during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
A performer climbs into a P-51 Mustang during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
An HH-60G Pave Hawk takes off during a Combat Search and Rescue demonstration during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
Two HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 41st Rescue Squadron fly during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
Kent Pietsch flies an Interstate Cadet during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
Gary Ward flies an MX-2 during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
Spectators look on from an F-15 Strike Eagle as Gary Ward flies an MX-2 during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power and it included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)
Spectators watch in awe as an HH-60G Pavehawk land during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house is an opportunity for Moody to thank the local community for all its support, and exhibit air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt, Eric Summers Jr.)
HC-130J Combat King II and two HH-60G Pavehawks demonstrate its capabilities during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The open house included aerial performances, food, face painting and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt, Eric Summers Jr.)
A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above 11,000 spectators during the 2017 Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In addition to aerial performances by military and civilian pilots, attendees viewed aircraft through the ages perform such as the P-51 mustang, a World War II fighter, and Moody’s own A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, HH-60 G Pave Hawks and HC-130J Combat King IIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team performs during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The air show attracted approximately 20,000 people from across the globe to the base over the weekend during the free, two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team aviates during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds performed twists, turns and rolls at high speeds demonstrating the prowess and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team soars above the Moody flightline during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team prepare to launch for the 2017 Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The mission of the Thunderbirds is to plan and present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of modern high performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate such aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
A F-16 Fighting Falcon leaves behind a heart-shaped trail of smoke during the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Thunderbirds’ demonstration consisted of many formation and solo flying routines including the calypso pass, reflection pass, arrowhead loop, cross over break, delta burst, diamond opener, high bomb burst and inverted opposing knife edge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
A spectator looks in awe at a performance executed by The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event as a way to thank the local community for their ongoing support of the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)
A member of the United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue team renders a salute during the national anthem prior to the kick off of the Thunder Over South Georgia Air Show, Oct. 29, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Air shows aim to educate the public on past and present Air Force aerial capabilities, increase recruiting and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)