Since the Thunderbirds were first formed in 1953, the air demonstration team has gone on to perform worldwide for billions of viewers. The team, made up of eight pilots (six for demonstration ...

The air show, which showcases aircraft of many kinds from the U.S. Military, took off nearly 70 years ago and has featured the Thunderbirds ... to enjoy the show. USAF Lt. Colonel Thomas McKnight ...

After taking one year off due to construction at the nearby runway, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds returned to the show the show they have performed at for the longest period of time.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will soar over the skies of Colorado Springs this week. The Thunderbirds will be part of the iconic graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air ...

The Thunderbirds were activated at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and are now based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. According to the USAF’s Thunderbirds website, the goal of the Thunderbirds ...

As Thunderbirds in 1953 and 1954, they flew left- and right-wing positions and helped develop many of the maneuvers still performed today, including the famous “Bomb Burst” finale.

What many may not realize is the Thunderbirds are also considered a part of the USAF combat force. If needed, the team’s personnel and aircraft can be integrated into a fighter unit at Nellis Air ...

The group was originally set to perform for approximately an hour on Saturday. Maintainers of the USAF Thunderbirds prepare the planes Saturday at the "Northern Thunder Air and Space Expo at the ...

The week before, Perry had been selected to take a “Hometown Hero” flight with the Thunderbirds, the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron. Perry, a career educator, is involved with several ...

Kranz Toledo Express Airport this weekend. The Toledo Air Show takes flight May 10-11, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the event for the first time since 2016. The Thunderbirds ...