Air Force Thunderbirds to Join Navy Blue Angels, Royal Air Force Red Arrows, F-35s in Historic Aerial Parade over the Hudson River

The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs a Pass in Review while flying past the Freedom Tower in New York City, New York, Sept. 17, 2018. The Thunderbirds were returning home to Nellis Air Force Base from New Windsor, New York, where they performed two air shows the weekend before the flyover of the city. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ned T. Johnston)

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – Six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and a formation of F-35A … Continue reading →

Thunderbirds perform over Fort Wayne

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Fort Wayne Air Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 7, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Cory W. Bush)

Thunderbirds announce 2020 officer selections

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2020 demonstration season. Maj. Trevor Aldridge, 493rd Fighter … Continue reading →

USAFA Fly-over

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a fly-over at the Air Force Academy graduation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 30, 2019. Shortly after the event, the Thunderbirds performed an aerial demonstration for the crowd and the newly promoted second lieutenants. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Cory W. Bush)

Bethpage Air Show

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Bethpage Air Show in Long Island, New York, May 24, 2019. More than a quarter of a million spectators came to the beach throughout the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew D. Sarver)