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.

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 ...

CHEYENNE — Except for the two years in which they didn’t perform at all, since 1953, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have performed at Cheyenne Frontier Days every year on Cheyenne Day ...