Keywords: usaf thunderbird 9 thunderbird9 usaf thunderbirds usafthunderbirds signal mirror signalmirror signaling mirror signalingmirror outdoor At left, Capt. (Dr.) William "Glen" Goncharow: Thunderbird 9 for 2017-2018. At right: Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Scheibler, is Thunderbird 9 for 2015-2016. Each is holding a signal mirror - in the rest of the gallery, you will see the mirrors in action. During airshows, traditionally Thunderbird 9 marks show center for Thunderbird 1 with a flash of sunlight from their signal mirror. This photo was taken at Huntington Beach, CA, at the 10/21/2016 rehearsal session for the weekend airshow. At left, Capt. (Dr.) William "Glen" Goncharow: Thunderbird 9 for 2017-2018. At right: Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Scheibler, is Thunderbird 9 for 2015-2016. Each is holding a signal mirror - in the rest of the gallery, you will see the mirrors in action. During airshows, traditionally Thunderbird 9 marks show center for Thunderbird 1 with a flash of sunlight from their signal mirror. This photo was taken at Huntington Beach, CA, at the 10/21/2016 rehearsal session for the weekend airshow. |