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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Mike Cage, of Crestview, teaches his son Greyson, 5, how to photograph the high speed action of the Thunderbirds during the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled due to severe weather coming into the area. Although the second day was cold and windy, thousands braved the elements to watch the aerial acrobatics in the skies over Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds break for a "low bomb burst" maneuver during the 2007 Eglin Air Show here April 15. The Thunderbirds' performance concluded the air show weekend that was cut show by a severe weather cancellation. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds preformed in front of thousands of spectators to culminate the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The F-16 Fighting Falcons of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, demonstrate the capabilities of their aircraft during the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. More than 42,000 spectators were in attendance April 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds break for a "low bomb burst" maneuver in front of more than 42,000 spectators during the 2007 Eglin Air Show here April 15. The Thunderbirds' performance concluded the air show weekend that was cut show by a severe weather cancellation. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds and cold temperatures on the back side of the storm didn't keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds performance culminated the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Spectators gather underneath the shadow of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber along the flighline in preparation for the 2007 Eglin Air Show demonstrations to begin. The first day of the air show was cancelled due to severe weather coming into the area. Although the second day was cold and windy, thousands braved the elements to watch the aerial acrobatics in the skies over Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team crosses over the flightline during the 2007 Eglin Air Show here April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds performed in front of thousands of spectators to culminate the air show. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Victoria Shire and Morgan Peterson, both Eglin residents, bundle up underneath a blanket April 15 during the 2007 Eglin Air Show. The first day of the air show was cancelled due to severe weather coming into the area. Although the second day was cold and windy, more than 42,000 spectators braved the elements to watch the aerial acrobatics in the skies over Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team flies in diamond formation during the 2007 Eglin Air Show here April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep more than 42,000 spectators away. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Maj. Ed Casey, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird number 5 lead solo pilot, performs a low and slow maneuver to demonstrate the capabilities of the F-16C Fighting Falcon -- also known as the Viper -- for more than 42,000 spectators at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds performance culminated the air show. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- F-16 Fighting Falcons of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, demonstrate the capabilities of their aircraft during the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep more than 42,000 spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds preformed to culminate the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Combat Command F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team, stationed here, displays the F-15C capabilities as a single-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions to more than 42,000 spectators at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The team performed at over 30 air shows across the country and around the world last year, showcasing the U.S. Air Force, the 33rd Fighter Wing and the F-15 Eagle for over 4.3 million people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Combat Command F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team, stationed here, displays the F-15C capabilities as a single-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions to thousands at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. The team performed at over 30 air shows across the country and around the world last year, showcasing the U.S. Air Force, the 33rd Fighter Wing and the F-15 Eagle for over 4.3 million people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a precision maneuver during the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15 to the surprise of the on-looking crowd. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn't keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds preformed in front of more than 42,000 spectators to culminate the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Spectators line the flight line and walk around the static displays like the B-52 bomber during the 2007 Eglin Air Show. The first day of the air show was cancelled for safety reasons due to a severe weather threat. The winds on the back side of the storm didn?t keep spectators away April 15 as the Thunderbirds preformed in front of more than 42,000 spectators to culminate the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Brig. Gen. David Eidsaune, Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Air Armament Center commander, Retired Master Sgt. Ed Horton, a Doolittle Raider, and Florida Senator Bill Nelson unveil the historical plaque to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid and the secret training site of Wagner Field, now known as Field Auxiliary 1 at the Eglin Air Show April 15. Eglin was the secret training site for Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle and his raiders in March 1942. To commemorate the role played by, then, Eglin Field in that secret mission, U.S. Air Force and Congressional leaders and Mr. Horton dedicated a historical marker to the Doolittle Raiders on Field Auxiliary 1 before the Thunderbirds' aerial demonstration at the air show. The B-25 achieved worldwide fame on April 18, 1942 when sixteen B-25's, under the command of Lt. Col. James Doolittle, were launched from the aircraft carrier Hornet in a daring raid on five Japanese cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Dean Clemons, 96th Air Base Wing commander, Tom Tart, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, retired Master Sgt. Ed Horton, a Doolittle Raider, and Brig. Gen. David Eidsaune, Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Air Armament Center commander, talk before the Doolittle Raider dedication ceremony at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. Eglin was the secret training site for Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle and his raiders in March 1942. To commemorate the role played by, then, Eglin Field in that secret mission, U.S. Air Force and Congressional leaders and local Doolittle Raider, Mr. Horton, dedicated a historical marker to the Doolittle Raiders on Field Auxiliary 1 before the Thunderbirds? aerial demonstration at the air show. The B-25 achieved worldwide fame on April 18, 1942 when sixteen B-25's, under the command of Lt. Col. James Doolittle, were launched from the aircraft carrier Hornet in a daring raid on five Japanese cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Ed Hamill, pilot of the Air Force Reserves Biplane, performs at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. His aerial acrobatics, Living the Dream air show, dives and rolls through three acts: Barnstormers, Competitors and Skydancers. The routine began with a tribute to the first flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., and finishes with a skydancing performance. More than 42,000 were estimated in attendance the air show April 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Kent Pietsch, in his 1942 Interstate Cadet, flies a comedy act during the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. During his routine, the pilot performs a dead stick (total power off) aerobatic routine from an altitude of 6,000 feet. More than 42,000 spectators watched as his maneuvers were made more difficult by the gusty winds associated with the storm that canceled the first day of the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Stacey Spurlock, and her daughter Hannah, 5, both Eglin residents, bundle up underneath blankets April 15 during the 2007 Eglin Air Show. The first day of the air show was cancelled due to severe weather coming into the area. Although the second day was cold and windy, more than 42,000 spectators braved the elements to watch the aerial acrobatics in the skies over Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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2007 Eglin Air Show

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Ed Hamill, pilot of the Air Force Reserves Biplane, performs at the 2007 Eglin Air Show April 15. His aerial acrobatics, Living the Dream air show, dives and rolls through three acts: Barnstormers, Competitors and Skydancers. The routine began with a tribute to the first flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., and finished with a skydancing performance. More than 42,000 were estimated to attend the air show April 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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