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A left underside view of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, in flight in a normal diamond formation during the Open House Air Show

A left underside view of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Releas... More

An air-to-air overhead view of four Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in a diamond formation during Open House '83

An air-to-air overhead view of four Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Harrison Release Status: Released t... More

An air-to-air top rear view of six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, during an air show over Nellis Air Force Base

An air-to-air top rear view of six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Artwork: "USAF Thunderbirds". Artist: Steve Venters. US Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "USAF Thunderbirds". Artist: Steve Venters. US Air Force Art ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The pilot and ground crew stand at parade rest in front of an Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The Thunderbirds are participating in the base's 1988 open house

The pilot and ground crew stand at parade rest in front of an Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry King Release Status: Rel... More

MSGT John Reed coordinates the arrival of the U.S. Air Force flight demonstration team, The Thunderbirds, with a member of the Indonesian air force. Reed, a flight mechanic, also uses his knowledge of languages by working as a linguist for the Air Force

MSGT John Reed coordinates the arrival of the U.S. Air Force flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the USAF Thunderbirds ground crew prepare an F-16 for shutdown after a forty-five minute aerial demonstration for more than 75,000 people at the Big Country Appreciation Day

Members of the USAF Thunderbirds ground crew prepare an F-16 for shutd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Vince C. Jones Release Statu... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the USAF Thunderbird Team taxis out from Luke Air Force Base, AZ at the start of their Luke Day Air Show. The Thunderbirds demonstrated combat formations and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the USAF Thunderbird Team taxis out from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Sorrells, USAF Release Status:... More

USAF Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft perform at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA) during the Airfest 2000 air show

USAF Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Billy R. Johnson, USAF Release... More

US Air Force (USAF) aircraft crew chiefs with the USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, stand by each open aircraft cockpit during a Thunderbird team F-16 Falcon launch, at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada

US Air Force (USAF) aircraft crew chiefs with the USAF Thunderbirds Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Derrick C. Goode, USAF Releas... More

The US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds, Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fight Falcon aircraft fly in a six ship formation while performing during the Air Fest 2004 air show at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA)

The US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds, Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Kimble, USAF Release Stat... More

The Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force demonstration team, flying the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, practice the climbing Diamond formation at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, on Sept. 3, 2004. They are preparing for the Ellsworth Dakota Thunder 2004 air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF Sergeant Joanna E. Hensley) (Released)

The Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force demonstration team, flying the Lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team, helps MAJ. Brian Burns out of his F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the Thunderbirds Demonstration Team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Brian Plauche, a Crew CHIEF assigned to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kristin Ruleau, USAF Release Status... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft are parked on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, September 9, 2004.  This landing marks the first time in a decade the Thunderbird Demonstration Team has visited Guam. The Thunderbirds will be performing during an air show held Sunday, September 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau) (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kristin Ruleau, USAF Release Status... More

U.S. Air Force Academy graduates throw their hats in the air as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead at the end of the graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 30. 2007.  (Department of Defense photo by Cherie A. Thurlby, DoD Civilian) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Academy graduates throw their hats in the air as the U....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Air Force Academy State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cherie A. Thurlby, CIV, Dod Release Sta... More

The 179th Airlift Wing displayed a C-130H Hercules

The 179th Airlift Wing displayed a C-130H Hercules

The 179th Airlift Wing displayed a C-130H Hercules during the open house portion of the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio, May 17, 2014. The C-130H is set up t... More

Air Show highlights Westover's global reach capability

Air Show highlights Westover's global reach capability

A Westover C-5M Super Galaxy flies over the Thunderbirds July 12, 2018, at Westover ARB. The Thunderbirds highlighted the Great New England Air and Space Show July 14th and 15th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman... More

America Strong Flyover Philadelphia

America Strong Flyover Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2020) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly over Philadelphia during the America Strong flyove... More

Lt. Col. Kevin “Gator” DiFalco, United States Air Force

Lt. Col. Kevin “Gator” DiFalco, United States Air Force

Lt. Col. Kevin “Gator” DiFalco, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Operations officer and Thunderbird 7, waves to Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight re... More

Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by

Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by

Rex Pemberton opens the Arctic Thunder Open House by skydiving from 3,000 feet and deploys the American flag at 1,500 feet, July 26,2014. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richar... More

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas

Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, and Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 6, fly back from Minden, Nev., Aug. 25, 2015. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron is made up of approximately 30 Air Force Ca... More

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air

Airmen assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” conduct the first official launch of the 2019 Thunderbird Diamond formation, 10 January 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, N... More

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird approaches a KC-10 Extender,

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird approaches a KC-10 Extender,

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird approaches a KC-10 Extender, Oct. 22, 2020, over Oklahoma. The KC-10 from Travis Air Force Base, California, offloaded nearly 40,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds allowing them... More

Army Sgt. Rex Ely, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade

Army Sgt. Rex Ely, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade

Army Sgt. Rex Ely, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, coordinates for a paratrooper drop from the ground during the Arctic Thunder Open House ... More

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems

Tech. Sgt. Joel Semling, an aircraft fuel systems specialist, conducts pre-flight inspections during the departure of a Thunderbirds Over Louisville air show media flight at Louisville, Ky., April 16, 2015. (U.... More

The U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team known

The U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team known

The U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team known as the Thunderbirds preform precision flying during an air show commemorating the celebration of the U.S. Air Forces 70 year anniversary over the 120th Airlift... More

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration

Thunderbirds show center personnel observe the demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show, Aug. 20, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

F/A-18 Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight

F/A-18 Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight

F/A-18 Hornets assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "Blue Angels" approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Squadron from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 28... More

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Light, client services

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Light, client services

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Light, client services from the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and his son, Kaleb, 2 years old, watch as an aircraft flies by during an aircraft demonstration on... More

The sun rises over F-16 Thunderbirds and 89th Airlift

The sun rises over F-16 Thunderbirds and 89th Airlift

The sun rises over F-16 Thunderbirds and 89th Airlift Wing C-32As at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 21, 2015. The 89th AW maintains and operates 'Air Force One' and 14 other special air mission platforms. (U.S.... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the “Thunder Over the Sound: The Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space Show” May 5, 2019, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Since 1953, the Thun... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” conduct a practice performance, November 15, 2019 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in preparation for the Aviation Nation air show. This show will mar... More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dana Eustace, with the New Jersey

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dana Eustace, with the New Jersey

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dana Eustace, with the New Jersey Army National Guard, stands for a portrait in Trenton, N.J., during the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels joint America Strong flyover event recognizing health ... More

Elizabeth Ryan holds up her daughter, Morrigan, 21

Elizabeth Ryan holds up her daughter, Morrigan, 21

Elizabeth Ryan holds up her daughter, Morrigan, 21 months, during an aircraft demonstration on July 27, 2014, in support of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Arctic Thund... More

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird #5 prepares for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird #5 prepares for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird #5 prepares for takeoff at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, on Aug. 13, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew J. Merlock/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Rosales assists Former

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Rosales assists Former

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul Rosales assists Former airline pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III with a pair of boots before his flight with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at Travis Air Force Base... More

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots transition during Line Break Loop maneuver over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. The Diamond formation exhibits the precision... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Whit Collins flies Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Maj. Whit Collins flies Thunderbird

U.S. Air Force Maj. Whit Collins flies Thunderbird 5, an F-16 from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, over the Pacific Ocean Oct. 19, 2018, during the Great Pacifi... More

Aerial photo of the National Capital Region taken from

Aerial photo of the National Capital Region taken from

Aerial photo of the National Capital Region taken from a UH-60 Black Hawk during a demonstration flyover for Salute to America July 4, 2020. The aircraft was piloted by Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battal... More

A young boy salutes the Thunderbirds during Arctic

A young boy salutes the Thunderbirds during Arctic

A young boy salutes the Thunderbirds during Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by JBER. Featuring more than... More

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform an

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform an

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial demonstration during the “Wings over Solano Air Show at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 6, 2017. The two-day event featured performances by the U.S.... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take-off in front of

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take-off in front of

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take-off in front of a crowd during the Thunder Over the Rock Air and Space Show at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 28, 2018. The Thunderbirds performed a variety of a... More

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Thunderbird pilots take off for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo, Aug. 28, 2016, at Tacoma, Wa. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France fly together over Death Valley, Calif., April 17, 2017. The Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France are two of the oldest aerial demonstration tea... More

An F-18 Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration

An F-18 Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration

An F-18 Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration during the “Wings over Solano Air Show at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 7, 2017. The two-day event was attended by over 50,000 patrons and featured a p... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan L. Atkinson,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan L. Atkinson,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan L. Atkinson, a crew chief at the 177th Fighter Wing, secures a U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds F-16, at the New Jersey Air National Guard Base, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Aug. 19, 20... More

U.S. Air Force F-16s fly in tight formation during

U.S. Air Force F-16s fly in tight formation during

U.S. Air Force F-16s fly in tight formation during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 28, 2014. The Warriors Over the Wasatch is an air show open to the public during June... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds participate in the

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds participate in the

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds participate in the Warriors Over Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 29, 2014. The open house not only included the Thunderbirds but also featured three aerial pe... More

A C-12F Super King Air aircraft sits on the flight

A C-12F Super King Air aircraft sits on the flight

A C-12F Super King Air aircraft sits on the flight line during the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2014. The event features more than 40 Air Force, Army a... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow in Ypsilanti, MI., Aug. 24, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walsh, U.S. Air Force Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walsh, U.S. Air Force Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walsh, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron pilot and operations officer, launches Thunderbird 7, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, with Brendon Lyons, Tucson community hometown hero, in t... More

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break

Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Crossover Break maneuver at the Jones Beach Air Show May 23, 2015, Wantagh, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Roll Pass during the Thunderbirds demonstration at the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 24, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Phot... More

Spectators enjoy the Tinker Air Force Base Star Spangled

Spectators enjoy the Tinker Air Force Base Star Spangled

Spectators enjoy the Tinker Air Force Base Star Spangled Salute air show May 20, 2017, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The show was attended by an estimated 100,000 people, which set an attendance record for t... More

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in separate

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in separate

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in separate formations July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force community relations and people-to-peop... More

"Thunder Over Dover" spectators watch aerial demonstrations

"Thunder Over Dover" spectators watch aerial demonstrations

"Thunder Over Dover" spectators watch aerial demonstrations during the second day of the base's Open House, Aug. 27, 2017 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Although Dover AFB had an Open House in 2009, 1994 was th... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder & Lightning Over AZ Air Show on March 23, 2019, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. The air show in Tucson, AZ kicks... More

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial demonstration during the Aviation Nation 2019 air show at Nellis Air Force Base, ... More

The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air

The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air

The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighter Falcon, the Air Force’s premier multi-rol... More

Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship

Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship

Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship formation with retired Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbird #4, over Tyndall Air Force Base and Panama City, Fla., April 21, 2017. The T-38 in the form... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow in Ypsilanti, MI., Aug. 24, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air ... More

U.S. Air Force airmen with the Thunderbirds aerial

U.S. Air Force airmen with the Thunderbirds aerial

U.S. Air Force airmen with the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., go though pre-flight preparations before they begin their aerial demonstration at March Air Reserve Base, ... More

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 takes flight above

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 takes flight above

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 takes flight above Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. during the Thunder of Niagara International Air Show, June 9, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The event features more than... More

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air

Show center personnel watch a take off during the Air Commandos on the High Plains practice show, May 29, 2016, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella)

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak

Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, performs the Sneak Pass maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water practice Show, Aug. 19, 2016, at Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly over the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsula, June 27, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunder... More

Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr interviews with Derek Steyer

Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr interviews with Derek Steyer

Master Sgt. Bob Barko Jr interviews with Derek Steyer of Channel 21 WFMJ during the early hours before patrons arrive to the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio,... More

Maria Roberts  takes photos of the  aerial performances

Maria Roberts takes photos of the aerial performances

Maria Roberts takes photos of the aerial performances during Arctic Thunder Open House July 27, 2014, Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring... More

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver

Thunderbirds pilots perform the Five Card Loop maneuver during the Atlantic City practice Airshow, Aug. 22, 2016, at Atlantic City, N.J. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in tight formation

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in tight formation

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in tight formation over the city of Anchorage during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2014. The event ... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" visit kids at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicopee, MA, July 13, 2018. Visiting local schools and hospitals is one of the many things Thund... More

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond

The Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Diamond Flat Pass maneuver during the Wings Over Vermont Airshow, Aug. 14, 2016,(U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha McCarthy)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Arctic Thunder Open House in Anchorage, AK, July 1, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demons... More

All six U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in a close

All six U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in a close

All six U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in a close air formation during the Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 75th Anniversary Air Show Celebration, Sept. 18, 2016. The Thunderbirds showcase the skill and precisi... More

Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army

Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army

Soldiers assigned to 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army Aviation Brigade (TAAB), Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, celebrate the nation’s 244th birthday as they fly over the National Capital Region in a UH-60 Bla... More

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team fly over Lake Michigan, June 27, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demon... More

Spectators walk though a C-5 Galaxy during Air Fest

Spectators walk though a C-5 Galaxy during Air Fest

Spectators walk though a C-5 Galaxy during Air Fest 2012 at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., May 19, 2012. The air fest features military and civilian aerial and ground demonstrations during a two-day air show.

TSGT Richard Dinges, left, and SSGT Tim Padmore, both members of the Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron maintenance crew, stand at the wingtips of the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft they service

TSGT Richard Dinges, left, and SSGT Tim Padmore, both members of the A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Relea... More

An air-to-air left side view of two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft (one upside down), as the Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team uses them for the first time in an air show

An air-to-air left side view of two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft (one...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released... More

An air-to-air left front view of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in a diamond formation, as the Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team uses them for the first time in an air show

An air-to-air left front view of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released... More

A ground-to-air view of four USAF Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft executing an aerial maneuver. The Thunderbirds are making their first demonstration flight outside their home base at Nellis Air Force, Base, Nevada, since they were re-equipped with the F-16 aircraft

A ground-to-air view of four USAF Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sheppard Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tim Park Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Six USAF Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team pilots stand at attention in front of their F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a preflight ceremony. The USAF Thunderbirds are making their first demonstration flight outside their home base at Nellis Air Force, Base, Nevada, since they were re-equipped with the F-16 aircraft

Six USAF Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team pilots stand at attent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sheppard Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tim Park Release Status: Released to Pu... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Chris Galindo, of the 99th Communications Squadron starts a power generator which will provide backup power for personnel participating in the Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Operational Readiness Inspection exercise. Nellis is home to the 57th Wing, 99th Air Base Wing, USAF Weapons School and the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds) and is located near Las Vegas, Nev

SENIOR AIRMAN Chris Galindo, of the 99th Communications Squadron start...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Billy Johnson Release Status: Releas... More

The USAF aerial demonstration team the Thunderbirds preform in their F-16 Falcons at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, during the Luke Day Airshow. An estimated 150,000 people attended the one-day event, the first to take place here in three years. The Thunderbirds demonstrated combat formations and capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

The USAF aerial demonstration team the Thunderbirds preform in their F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher Matthews, USAF Release St... More

A young spectator points out the two USAF Thunderbirds solo aircraft (not shown) as they approach each other from opposite directions for the crowd-thrilling Opposing Knife-edge pass during a performance at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

A young spectator points out the two USAF Thunderbirds solo aircraft (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis, USAF Release St... More

The USAF Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon display the thunderbird design on their belly as they pass in a diamond formation overhead during the Nebraska Guard Airfest Airshow on April 29, 2001 in Lincoln, Nebraska

The USAF Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon display the thunderbird de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lincoln Municipal Airport State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Vernon Moore, USAF Release St... More

Newly commissioned Officers in the US Air Force (USAF) toss their hats into the air as the USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon aerial demonstration team aircraft fly overhead during the Graduation Ceremony held for the Class of 2002 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)

Newly commissioned Officers in the US Air Force (USAF) toss their hats...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Air Force Academy State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Benjamin S. Bloker, USAF Release S... More

Christine Delvecchio of the All American Patriots and regular supporter of military events, questions CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Jeff Rooding, with the 927th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) while in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission for the US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds

Christine Delvecchio of the All American Patriots and regular supporte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 927th ARW Scene Camera Operator: CIV John Swanson, USAF Releas... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, perform aerobatics in the skies in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD), for General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, not shown, the Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The Thunderbirds, return from the skies in their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (SD), during a performance for General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, not shown, the Air Combat Command (ACC) Commander

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Four US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds, Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fight Falcon aircraft fly in formation while performing during the Air Fest 2004 air show at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA)

Four US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds, Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Joe Zuccaro, USAF Release Stat... More

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft perform during the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis III) (Released)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Anderson Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release S... More

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft performs an inverted flight maneuver during a performance for the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau). (Released)

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kristin Ruleau, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Bessie L. Cobar, a clinical nurse assigned to the 355th Medical Operations Squadron, receives an autograph from MAJ. Henry K. Lau, the flight surgeon for the Thunderbirds Demonstration Team, at the 2005 Aerospace and Arizona Days Air Show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 2, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Christina D. Kinsey) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Bessie L. Cobar, a clinical nurse assigned to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christina D. Kinsey, USAF Re... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle performs aerial routines for the spectators at Air Fest 2005, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Apr. 10, 2005.  The event includes static displays of various military aircraft, flying demonstrations by the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Special Operations Command Combat Parachute Team and a KC-135 flyover.  Over 350,000 visitors are expected to attend the weekend event.  (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Melissa A. Padilla) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle performs aerial routines for the spectato...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Afb State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Melissa A. Padilla, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

060821-N-4729H-079 (Aug. 21, 2006)US Navy (USN) Blue Angels pilot, LT. Kevin Davis (right) shakes hands with local American Broadcasting Company (ABC) reporter Matt O'Donnell after the two landed from a media orientation flight aboard his F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. LT. Davis took several local media representatives for a 45-minute ride over Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), coast. The Blue Angels and the US Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds flight demonstration teams are both appearing on the Atlantic City television show"Thunder Over the Boardwalk."(U.S. Navy official photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Monica Hallamn) (Released)

060821-N-4729H-079 (Aug. 21, 2006)US Navy (USN) Blue Angels pilot, LT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Atlantic City State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Monica Hallman, USN Release Status: Rele... More

Airman notified of Thunderbirds selection at RED FLAG 13-2

Airman notified of Thunderbirds selection at RED FLAG 13-2

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Martinez, Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Jason Leighton, 52nd Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons inspector, on bein... More

Thunderbirds training, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Thunderbirds training, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stanley Weaver, a dedicated crew chief with the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, recovers Maj. Curtis Dougherty and his aircraft after a training sortie at ... More

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds get recognized

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds get recognized

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds get recognized by fans during Super Bowl XLIX for performing a flyover during opening ceremonies at the University of Phoenix Stadium, Feb. 1, 2015. Members of the Joi... More

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