Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing leadership view the Black Eagles performing an air maneuver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. Black Eagles pilots operate their T-50s while experiencing up-to 5-Gs during demonstrations, but can be subject to as high as 9-Gs during a technique called the “maximum maneuver.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

8th Fighter Wing leadership watch the Black Eagles perform an aerial maneuver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. The Black Eagles are based out of Wonju, Gangwon Province, R.O.K., but perform across various locations during national ceremonies. This was the second time the Black Eagles have performed for the Kunsan Air Base population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

The Republic of Korea 53rd Air Demonstration Group better known as the Black Eagles, perform an aerial maneuver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. Black Eagles pilots operate their T-50s while experiencing up-to 5-Gs during demonstrations, but can be subject to as high as 9-Gs during a technique called the “maximum maneuver.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

The Republic of Korea 53rd Air Demonstration Group, better known as the Black Eagles, perform an aerial maneuver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. A Black Eagles exhibition is usually composed of about 30 maneuvers and each team normally has eight aircraft per formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

The Republic of Korea 53rd Air Demonstration Group, better known as the Black Eagles, perform an aerial maneuver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. The Black Eagles are based out of Wonju, Gangwon Province, R.O.K., but perform across various locations during national ceremonies. This was the second time the Black Eagles have performed for the Kunsan Air Base population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Black Eagles soar over Kunsan

Published May 20, 2022
By Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell
8th Fighter Wing/Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The Republic of Korea 53rd Air Demonstration Group better known as the Black Eagles, performs aerial maneuvers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2022. Black Eagles pilots operate their T-50s while experiencing up-to 5-Gs during demonstrations, but can be subject to as high as 9-Gs during a technique called the “maximum maneuver.” The Black Eagles are based out of Wonju, Gangwon Province, R.O.K., but perform across various locations during national ceremonies.