It's possible that this plane is always designated to be on the right side. So, when inverted, you still read number 5 easily. Perhaps the other side had a right side up number 5. Just a theory based on how they operate in formation.
+Pam Boling trying to take photos under high g via a viewfinder.. All I would be doing is reaching for the air sickness bags… No idea how these people do it…
Because he flys lead solo.
Because he's an upside down kind of guy?
Nice and low. Great process
"You were in a 4g inverted dive with a MiG28?"…
+Brent Burzycki, okay so tell us. Is it a formation thing?
It's possible that this plane is always designated to be on the right side. So, when inverted, you still read number 5 easily. Perhaps the other side had a right side up number 5. Just a theory based on how they operate in formation.
Yes, I do, in fact. 🙂
Great shot! Where were they performing?
(I live near their HQ and have base access so I get to watch them practice. I love it!)
Im waiting for the reason
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I know the reason now, too. Google is your friend 😄
To make it colourful
I'm sure +Brent Burzycki knows the reason, too. I had to look it up, but it's pretty sensible really.
Read this article: http://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/5015/why-is-thunderbird-5s-number-upside-down
Ah yes to make it moving colour and have nu. 5 standout! Lovely simply lovely…Want to go fly it NOW
Yea I do know… It was a question for all to point out something many never really notice.
As proven above many do pay attention.
It is all about inversion time…
+Brent Burzycki Did you know it's always 5 and 6 who do the two-ship inversion maneuvers?
And who wouldn't want this guy's job… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/10/thunderbirds-photographer-video-photos_n_5575090.html ???
Honestly, I don't think I could pull those G's, as much as I would love to try! 😀
+Pam Boling trying to take photos under high g via a viewfinder.. All I would be doing is reaching for the air sickness bags… No idea how these people do it…
+Brent Burzycki Haha me too!
Just as some people don't experience vertigo, some are lucky enough to not be affected by high-g manoveurs as badly… Lucky buggers!
The inverted one on opposed pass
+Dan Goodes Come on, Maverick.