45th Space Wing support NASA World Space Expo

Thunderbird pilots fly one of their many formations during the World Space Expo. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration and the entire show runs about one hour and fifteen minutes. Their season lasts from March to November. (USAF photo by Maj. Greg Harland)

Spectators gaze skyward watching aerial deomstrations during the World Space Expo.(USAF photo by Maj. Greg Harland)

Para-rescuemen from the 920th Rescue Wing, retrieve a “downed” pilot from the Banana River during a mock-rescue exercise during the World Space Expo. The rescue was performed with the use of a specially equipped HH-60 Pavehawk search and rescue helicopter. (USAF photo by Maj. Greg Harland)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds stand at parade rest while the Patrick Honor Guard prepares to post the Colors during the World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4. (USAF photo by Maj. Greg Harland)