The Artist Flew With The USAF Thunderbirds In December 1963 In Their North American F-100s. This Painting Attempts To Convey The Thrill Of That Thundering Take-Off. The Thunderbirds Move In Unison By Design, As Seen Here From 25 Feet In The Air Above The Runway Center Line And 45 Feet In Front Of The Lead Aircraft. Front Left To Right: Major Paul Kattu, Slot Capt Bill Higgin (Bottom Right Wg), Capt Ron Catton, 1st Solo Capt Lang Langerud, 2nd Solo Major Ed Palmgern, Lead Lt Col Bill Alden, Commander Capt Len Czarnecki, Narrator.
