Aldrin sets adrenaline rushing with US Air Force Thunderbirds

Melbourne, Florida: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin will take flight once again, this time with the world-renowned Thunderbirds at the Melbourne Air and Space Show in Florida on Sunday.

Aldrin was the second man on the moon, piloting the Apollo 11 and following Neil Armstrong onto the lunar surface in 1969.Now 87 years old, the retired Air Force colonel ,  with the Command Pilot rating will be the oldest person to fly with the Thunderbirds, known for their rigorous physical requirements. His flight comes as the Air Force celebrates its 70th year. Aldrin was chosen for the crew of Apollo 11  when he landed on the Moon his first words on were “Beautiful view.”