RFT 021: Interview With Thunderbird Pilot Blaine Jones
Blaine Jones was a commercial baker who started taking flying lessons in early September, 2001. Then the attacks of September 11th galvanized him to serve his country. He volunteered for the Air Force, and became a fighter pilot. Not just any fighter pilot - Blaine flew the F-15, the F-22, and was selected for the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team. https://youtu.be/6Au8B-NJdx0