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United States Air Force Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds at the dedication of the United States Air Force Memorial 14 October 2006
Military unit
Unit nameThunderbirds
USAF Air Demonstration Squadron
FoundedMay 25, 1953 - present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleAerobatic display team
Size12 officers
120 enlisted support personnel
Garrison/HQNellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas, Nevada
ColorsRed, White and Blue
Aircraft flown
Fighter6 - F-16C Fighting Falcons
2 - F-16D Fighting Falcons

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The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-marked USAF jet aircraft.

Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while enlisted personnel serve three to four. Replacements must be trained for about half of the team each year, providing a constant mix of experience. The squadron performs no more than 88 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to maintenance difficulty.

In addition to their air demonstration responsibilities, the Thunderbirds are part of the USAF combat force and if required, can be rapidly integrated into an operational fighter unit. Since February 15, 1974 the Thunderbirds have been a component of the 57th Wing at Nellis AFB.

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Thunderbirds to highlight 2011 AirFest - MyFox Tampa Bay Tweet this news
MyFox Tampa Bay--TAMPA - The -US Air Force Thunderbirds- will be returning to MacDill's annual AirFest, but this year the air show will happen in November instead of March. ... - Date : Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:08:05 GMT+00:00
HAFB to host 2011 air show, open house - Davis County Clipper Tweet this news
Davis County Clipper--HILL AFB � Team Hill announces it will host an open house and air show Sept. 24 and Sept. 25. The air show will feature the -US Air Force Thunderbirds- and ... - Date : Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:11:45 GMT+00:00
Canadian Forces Snowbirds at the Reno Air Races - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--I've seen both the -USAF Thunderbirds- and Navy Blue Angels several times, both in Reno and elsewhere. These pilots never cease to amaze with their precision ... - Date : Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:59:56 GMT+00:00
Local Roundup: Andreassen honored by Big Sky - Arizona Daily Sun Tweet this news
Arizona Daily Sun--On Friday against -Air Force-, Andreassen scored the game's only goal on a header off a corner kick from senior Brenna Boies, a goal which also gave Boies her ... - Date : Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:08:37 GMT+00:00
Day trip: Ocean City Air Show - Baltimore Sun Tweet this news
Baltimore Sun--The event kicks off Thursday afternoone with the -United States Air Force Thunderbirds- roaring into town, followed by a welcome party at Sunset Grille ... - Date : Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:30:33 GMT+00:00
OC Air Show returns June 5-6 with list of flying performances - Ocean City Today Tweet this news
Ocean City Today--The festivities will begin Thursday, June 3, when the -United States Air Force Thunderbirds- announce their arrival in the resort with a fly-over. ... - Date : Fri, 28 May 2010 04:10:35 GMT+00:00
7 ideas for the Air Force Academy - Washington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Washington Post (blog)--Diana Jean Schemo spent a year observing cadets up close at the -United States Air Force- Academy. In "Skies to Conquer," she follows the Fighting Bulldawgs ... - Date : Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:32:05 GMT+00:00

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