During an aileron roll, the plane rotates around its axis, but it’s not a typical roll. The nose drops as the wings begin to crack, and the jet eventually levels off. The triple aileron roll starts with the nose slightly above the horizon, as each roll causes a slight loss in nose position. #Military | Shawn Walsh

Thunderbirds Thursday Watch closely as the Air Force Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Bon Ton Roulle (aka Diamond Aileron Roll) during their first performance of the season at the Luke Days 2024 airshow held at Luke AFB, March 23-24, 2024. Even in slow motion their timing is impeccable! Air Combat Command #thunderbirdsthursday #thunderbirds #formationflight #aviation #aviationphotography #airshow #airshowphotography #fighterjet #usaf #aimhigh #flyfightwin #airpower #afthunderbirds #ac