The 48th FBG Skyblazers in their freshly painted F-84Gs. Only one aircraft wears the group badge at this stage. The tail and tip tanks were blue and white; the fuselage stripe was red outlined with white.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Republic F-84 Thunderjet - СШАUSA - 1946

The original Sky blazers team poses. From left to right: Lt Buck Pattillo, Maj Harry K. Evans, Lt Bill Pattillo, Lt Lawrence Damewood.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Republic F-84 Thunderjet - СШАUSA - 1946

The 36th team in their F-84E Thunderjets. The badge just behind the buzz number is that of the 22nd FBS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Republic F-84 Thunderjet - СШАUSA - 1946

The Skyblazers’ F-86s photographed during formation practice over France in March 1956. The 48th Fighter Bomber Wing (Statue of Liberty Wing), a 12th Air Force unit, was based at Chaumont Air Base at the time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-86 Sabre - СШАUSA - 1947

The Skyblazers’ F-86s photographed during formation practice over France in March 1956. The 48th Fighter Bomber Wing (Statue of Liberty Wing), a 12th Air Force unit, was based at Chaumont Air Base at the time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-86 Sabre - СШАUSA - 1947

The F-100 Super Sabres of the Skyblazers mete out shock treatment to photographers at Marignane, Marseilles in September 1957.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

The Skyblazers' F-100 Super Sabres in typical formation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

Capt Wilbur L. Creech, 1957 leader of the Skyblazers, low and fast over Wethersfield in his F-100C in June of that year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953