Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird performs a fly-by during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. The base opened its doors for the free event to showcase military air power and express appreciation for the local community's continuous support of D-M's missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

A P-51 Mustang and a B-25 Mitchell fly together during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 12, 2014. D-M held the two-day event to show appreciation by opening its gates and allowing the general public to learn more about the U.S. Air Force while viewing aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an inverted formation fly-by during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. In addition to 14 aerial demonstrations, there were more than 40 aircraft static displays during the event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron performs a smoke-streamed fly by during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. The "Ambassadors in Blue" have been performing aerial demonstrations for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

The Desert Rats Warbirds fly in a formation during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 12, 2014. The Desert Rats were among 13 other aerial demonstrations that performed during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Attendees watch the Jacquie B aerial demonstration during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 12, 2014. D-M held the event to show appreciation by opening its gates and allowing the general public to learn more about the U.S. Air Force while viewing aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Kent Pietsch, pilot, attempts to land a plane on the truck counterpart during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. The plane is an 800-pound Interstate Cadet with a 37-foot wingspan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron streams smoke across the sky while flying in a formation during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. In addition to the Thunderbirds, there were 13 other aerial demonstrations including B-25 and P-51 flybys, a demo by the Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team and a performance by the Desert Lighting Team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron streams smoke across the sky while flying in a formation during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. D-M held the event to show appreciation by opening its gates and allowing the general public to learn more about the U.S. Air Force while viewing aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Two Desert Rats Warbirds fly during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 12, 2014. The Desert Rats performed aerial stunts above a crowd of more than 100,000 people that attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron flies in a formation during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. The squadron has been performing aerial demonstrations for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly close behind four others during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. The two-day event featured 14 different aerial demonstrations and had more than 300,000 military and civilian attendees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron taxis down the runway after landing during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2014. More than 300,000 people attended the event that featured 14 aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released)

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Thunder and Lightning over Arizona: D-M Open House

Published April 16, 2014