USAF Thunderbirds pilots fly tail-to-tail as they streak throughout the big air present crowd.
![All six USAF Thunderbirds head skyward in formation. The Thunderbirds, formed in 1953, have their home base at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0702.jpg)
All six USAF Thunderbirds head skyward in formation. The Thunderbirds, fashioned in 1953, have their dwelling base at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev.
![A member of the Black Daggers U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team drops in with an American flag.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9917.jpg)
A member of the Black Daggers U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team drops in with an American flag.
![In a very rare sight, both U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up and ready for action during Thunder Over Dover.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/DSC_3356.jpg)
In a really uncommon sight, each U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are lined up and prepared for motion throughout Thunder Over Dover.
![A U.S. Air Force color guard presents the flags at the start of May 22 air show.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9866.jpg)
A U.S. Air Force colour guard presents the flags at the beginning of May 22 air present.
![You have to look closely to see there are two Navy Blue Angels jets flying in this formation.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0193.jpg)
You need to look intently to see there are two Navy Blue Angels jets flying on this formation.
![U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots march in formation to their planes just before taking off.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0082.jpg)
U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots march in formation to their planes simply earlier than taking off.
![Two Blue Angels fly in close formation at speeds more than 500 mph.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0292.jpg)
Two Blue Angels fly in shut formation at speeds greater than 500 mph.
![The U.S. Navy Blue Angels head skyward over Dover during the air show. The Blue Angels have been flying in shows since 1946.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0348.jpg)
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels head skyward over Dover in the course of the air present. The Blue Angels have been flying in reveals since 1946.
![The USAF Thunderbirds ground crew is ready to do pre-flight checks.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0473.jpg)
The USAF Thunderbirds floor crew is able to do pre-flight checks.
![The Thunderbirds drop smoke as they gain altitude very quickly.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0620.jpg)
The Thunderbirds drop smoke as they achieve altitude in a short time.
![The air show announcer told the crowd to get their cameras ready when the solo Thunderbird pilots do this spectacular fly over.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0544.jpg)
The air present announcer instructed the group to get their cameras prepared when the solo Thunderbird pilots do that spectacular fly over.
![The USAF Thunderbirds diamond formation includes four of the F-16 Fighting Falcons jets.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0521.jpg)
The USAF Thunderbirds diamond formation contains 4 of the F-16 Fighting Falcons jets.
![The pilot of a MV-22 Osprey demonstrates its vertical landing and takeoff and hovering capabilities. The crew is from Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0033.jpg)
The pilot of a MV-22 Osprey demonstrates its vertical touchdown and takeoff and hovering capabilities. The crew is from Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina.
![With a connection to the Delaware Aviation Museum at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Panchito, a B-25J Mitchell bomber takes part in a historical aircraft review. The original Panchito flew missions in the Pacific Theater during World War II.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0422.jpg)
With a connection to the Delaware Aviation Museum at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Panchito, a B-25J Mitchell bomber takes half in a historic plane overview. The unique Panchito flew missions within the Pacific Theater throughout World War II.
![Explosions are part of the historical aircraft review as they simulate bomb drops.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0398.jpg)
Explosions are a part of the historic plane overview as they simulate bomb drops.
![The historic C-47 Skytrain was used extensively during World War II as a cargo and troop carrier. Nearly 2,000 C-47s were used during D-Day.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0057.jpg)
The historic C-47 Skytrain was used extensively throughout World War II as a cargo and troop service. Nearly 2,000 C-47s had been used throughout D-Day.
![As the loudest jet at the air show, a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot shows the large Dover crowd how the jet can maneuver.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0453.jpg)
As the loudest jet on the air present, a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot reveals the big Dover crowd how the jet can maneuver.
![Ron Holland, in his MXS custom-built plane, leaves a trail of smoke behind as he pulls a lot of Gs.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9957.jpg)
Ron Holland, in his MXS custom-built aircraft, leaves a path of smoke behind as he pulls plenty of Gs.
![Dover Air Force Base is the home of a squadron of C-17 Globemasters.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9939.jpg)
Dover Air Force Base is the house of a squadron of C-17 Globemasters.
![The C-5M Super Galaxy, housed at Dover Air Force Base, is the largest cargo plane in the world. It can be loaded from both ends and carry up to 281,000 pounds or 140 tons of cargo.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/DSC_3336.jpg)
The C-5M Super Galaxy, housed at Dover Air Force Base, is the most important cargo aircraft on this planet. It could be loaded from each ends and carry as much as 281,000 kilos or 140 tons of cargo.
![A C-5M Super Galaxy, the largest cargo plane in the world, dominates the air show display area at Dover Air Force Base.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/DSC_3285.jpg)
A C-5M Super Galaxy, the most important cargo aircraft on this planet, dominates the air present show space at Dover Air Force Base.
![A United States Coast Guard Dauphin helicopter based in Atlantic City, N.J., prepares for a search-and-rescue demonstration.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0431.jpg)
A United States Coast Guard Dauphin helicopter based mostly in Atlantic City, N.J., prepares for a search-and-rescue demonstration.
![A Thunderbirds ground crew member is not far from the exhaust one of the F-16C Fighting Falcons used by the demonstration squadron.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0488.jpg)
A Thunderbirds floor crew member will not be removed from the exhaust one of many F-16C Fighting Falcons utilized by the demonstration squadron.
![Red smoke blows out on the runway to mark the landing zone for the Black Daggers parachute team](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9903.jpg)
Red smoke blows out on the runway to mark the touchdown zone for the Black Daggers parachute workforce
![The Thunderbirds red, white and blue jets are highlighted by a deep blue sky.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0712.jpg)
The Thunderbirds purple, white and blue jets are highlighted by a deep blue sky.
![An Osprey V-22 flies over U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on the DAFB flight line.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0053.jpg)
An Osprey V-22 flies over U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on the DAFB flight line.
![Ron Holland, flying in his custom-built, carbon-fiber MXS-RH plane, has won numerous awards over his career, including several National Aerobatics Champion titles.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0468.jpg)
Ron Holland, flying in his custom-built, carbon-fiber MXS-RH aircraft, has received quite a few awards over his profession, together with a number of National Aerobatics Champion titles.
![Thunderbirds pilot Staff Sgt. Kenneth Colon Otero is ready for the canopy to come down.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0484.jpg)
Thunderbirds pilot Staff Sgt. Kenneth Colon Otero is prepared for the cover to come back down.
![The solo Blue Angels pilots perform a double-inverted flyover.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0294.jpg)
The solo Blue Angels pilots carry out a double-inverted flyover.
![The Thunderbirds solo pilots prepare to cross over each other less than two feet apart.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC0757.jpg)
The Thunderbirds solo pilots put together to cross over one another lower than two ft aside.
![A USAF C-17 Globemaster from Dover Air Force Base, below, and a vintage C-47 Skytrain, used throughout World War II including the Normandy invasion, take part in a cargo heritage flight.](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/_DSC9991.jpg)
A USAF C-17 Globemaster from Dover Air Force Base, under, and a classic C-47 Skytrain, used all through World War II together with the Normandy invasion, participate in a cargo heritage flight.
![A youngster, aka mini Maverick, gets his photo taken in a jet. Movie-goers are looking forward to the new movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” starring Tom Cruise starting this weekend. He’s reprising a role he had 36 years ago in “Top Gun.”](https://www.capegazette.com/sites/capegazette/files/2022/05/field/image/DSC_3340.jpg)
A teenager, aka mini Maverick, will get his picture taken in a jet. Movie-goers are wanting ahead to the brand new film, “Top Gun: Maverick,” starring Tom Cruise beginning this weekend. He’s reprising a job he had 36 years in the past in “Top Gun.”