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TSgt Manuel Martinez

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Echelon Pass in Review maneuver during a practice sortie over a range in Nev., March 14, 2013.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)(Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

The lighting was the key to providing a painting quality to this image. The bottom of the jet provided a sense of personality to the epic landscape. My best memories on the team were in the back seat of the F-16D jets.