Thunderbirds in the Skies of Sumter, S.C.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the elite Air Force Demonstration team, takes off from the Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. flightline to begin their performance at the Shaw Air Expo May 5, 2012. The 2012 Shaw Air Expo featured numerous static Air Force and U.S. Army displays and several aerobatic performers, which were highlighted by the Thunderbirds. The Shaw Air Expo took place on May 5 and 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)