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It's something of which daredevils can only dream - getting to ride in a Thunderbird F-16.

But for one lucky man, it was a reality, after he was invited to fly with the elite group of US Air Force demonstration pilots at the end of a project with them.

In this stunning video, Blair Bunting can be seen getting into the co-pilot's seat of the marked Fighting Falcon at the Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, US.

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Ready for take off: Blair Bunting looks petrified as the Thunderbird F-16 climbs almost vertically

Incredible footage: What it's like to fly with the Thunderbirds

Flying high: The Thunderbird F-16 which photographer Blair Bunting flew in

As the F-16 takes off, the photographer's reaction of horror and excitement can be seen as the jet soars vertically into the sky.

The expert pilot carries out loops and rolls, at one point accelerating up to 9Gs as Bunting's reaction switches between joy and terror.

Bunting can be heard shouting out: 'Holy crap what did I just get myself into oh my god this is fantastic wait how long can I last before I pass out.'

On his blog, he explains what it felt like before getting into the plane: 'To all those who have ever wondered what is it like waking up in the morning, knowing you are going to fly with the Thunderbirds?

'Incredible day': Bunting was given the opportunity to fly with the US Air Force after working with them

Rolling... The Fighting Falcon loops in the sky, with wide-eyed co-pilot Bunting going upside down

Full loop: The ground can be seen as the pilot spins the plane as Bunting looks down

'It is SCARY AS HELL!'

He adds: 'Now let me try my best to explain what 9 G's feels like.

'Firstly, in no way is it comfortable, not even close. I began to feel my face melting away as the skin in my cheeks pulled down to my mouth. 

'The color from my vision was the next thing to fade away, first the reds, then the greens.

Amazing reaction: Bunting's emotion's go from terror to joy and back again during the flight

In a spin: The jet loops upside down, leaving Bunting looking at the ground

Once in a lifetime: Photographer Bunting was offered the opportunity after working with the Thunderbirds

'Squeezing like hell, I did everything I could to get air into my lungs as the G-suit wrenched it out. 

'With all the color of a 1950′s television set, the next thing I noticed was that waves were starting to develop in my vision and a vignette appeared. 

'All the while I am listening to the pilot's breathing and trying my hardest to match it.' 

To see more of Bunting's photos of the trip, visit his website.