Air Force Thunderbird pilots perform daring maneuvers that stem from real-world combat training.US Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick EvensonUS Air Force demo pilots perform airshow stunts derived from real-world combat training.Airshows offer a glimpse into fighter jet capabilities and their role in combat scenarios.Air Force demo pilots shared what it's like to wow audiences with skills used on the battlefield.From a spectator's view, airshows are all about spectacle — roaring high-speed passes, compact formation flying, and daring aerial aerobatics.But for Air Force demonstration pilots, these techniques aren't just crowd-pleasers.

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