Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, sit on the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. The “Black Eagles” performed in A-37 Dragonfly aircraft between 1994 and 2007, then transitioned to the T-50 in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, sit on the runway at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. The ROK Air Force aerobatic team operates at various occasions to include air shows and national ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, depart Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. During a normal aerobatics display, Black Eagle pilots can experience up to five gravitational force equivalents and as high as nine during a maximum maneuver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, practice their routine above Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. Each KAI T-50 Golden Eagle is equipped with an internal smoke generation system which can create a trail of colored smoke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, taxi at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. A routine demonstration for the “Black Eagles” consists of a team of eight aircraft and approximately 30 maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, takes off above a Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagle, assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. The T-50 design is largely modeled after the F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, depart to practice a routine above Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. An aerial demonstration team can fly as close as 18 inches apart during a show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan proves ideal for Black Eagles prep

Published Sept. 29, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 53rd Air Demonstration Group, “Black Eagles”, arrived at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. Kunsan AB will serve as the team’s staging location for their participation in the Gimje Horizon Festival Celebration. After a short refuel and crew rest, the team practiced for the upcoming event in Kunsan airspace.