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The Thunderbirds Squadron is a named USAF squadron, meaning it does not carry a numerical designation. It is also one of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force, its origins dating to the organization of the 30th Aero Squadron, formed at Kelly Field, Texas, on 13 June 1917.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds: The air demonstration team was founded 70 years ago — just six years after the Air Force became its own branch of service — and has performed here since 1960. More ...
From 1986 to 1994, the Greater Rockford Airport (as it was known until 2003) hosted the Midwest AirFest, which twice featured the Air Force Thunderbirds. The newly renamed airport began hosting the Rockford AirFest in 2005. It was held again in 2006, and the Navy Blue Angels were featured in 2007. The F-22 Raptor Team performed in 2009.
The airshow itself primarily showcases military aviation, with demonstrations from the USAF Thunderbirds, [1] United States Navy Blue Angels, US Army Golden Knights, [2] as well as demonstrations from current Air Force and Navy aircraft, such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II, AV-8B Harrier, F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
The finale air show slot is reserved for the Air Force’s precision flying team of F-16 Falcons, the Thunderbirds. The team is expected to take to the air around 3 p.m.
Holloman Air Force Base will host the Legacy of Liberty Air Show Sunday, June 2, 2024. "The Thunderbirds thrilled a crowd of 28,000 during our air show in 2022," said U.S. Air Force Col. Justin ...
Another annual event is an air show featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, [37] which takes place on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds made their public debut at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1953 and have continued to perform regularly since then.
Air Force Thunderbirds perform over Fort Worth skies at the annual AllianceTexas Aviation Expo next weekend. Here’s the schedule, ticket prices and parking.