Thunderbirds

Diamond. Delta. Opposing knife-edge pass. High bomb burst. The U.S. Air Force premier aerobatic display team, the Thunderbirds, perform mind-blowing precision maneuvers and formations. Author Caroline "Blaze" Jensen, former Thunderbirds fighter pilot, highlights the T-birds' formations and solo routines, the elite pilots' skills, and the capabilities of their aircraft: the F-16C Fighting Falcon. Soar high on the spirit of adventure in this elegantly designed, visually stunning introduction to the T-birds' history, present, and future, geared toward upper-elementary readers.