USAF Thunderbirds

USAF Thunderbirds F-84 Thunderjet Formation Photo

Photo Description: An underside view of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds ( originally named the “Stardusters” ) flying their first aircraft, the Republic F-84G Thunderjet. At the time the Team was based at Luke AFB, Arizona. The Thunderbirds flew the F-84G from 1953 to 1954. In the spring of 1955 the team moved to the swept-wing F-84G. There was a total of 2711 F-84F aircraft built. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: Ca. 1955-1956 Photo Location: Luke AFB, Arizona Photo ID: TB0001

USAF Thunderbirds F-84 Thunderstreak Photo

Photo Description: A right side view of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-84F Thunderstreak aircraft probably at its home base at that time, Luke AFB, Arizona. The Thunderbirds flew the F-84F from February of 1955 to June of 1956 after replacing the F-84G. After flying only 91 shows the Thunderstreak transitioned to the more powerful F-100 Super Sabre, making the team the first supersonic demo team in the world. Around the same time the Team moved to Nellis AFB, Nevada. There was a total of 3025 F-84G aircraft built. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: Ca. 1955-1956 Photo Location: Luke AFB, Arizona Photo ID: TB0002

USAF Thunderbirds F-84 Thunderstreak Luke AFB 1955-56 Photo

Photo Description: A left side view of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-84F Thunderstreak aircraft probably at its home base at that time, Luke AFB, Arizona. This aircraft ( Serial Number 56-771 ) 'Thunderbird 1,' was flown by commander/leader MAJ Jacksel M. Broughton. The Thunderbirds flew the F-84F from February of 1955 to June of 1956 after replacing the F-84G. After flying only 91 shows the Thunderstreak transitioned to the more powerful F-100 Super Sabre, making the team the first supersonic demo team in the world. Around the same time the Team moved to Nellis AFB, Nevada. There was a total of 3025 F-84G aircraft built. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: Ca. 1955-1956 Photo Location: Luke AFB, Arizona Photo ID: TB0003

USAF Thunderbirds F-100 C-123 Nellis 1957/58

Photo Description: An elevated front view photo of the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds Team from 19757/1958 with their F-100C Super Sabre aircraft and their two C-123 Provider and T-33 Shooting Star support aircraft. The Thunderbirds flew the F-100C Super Sabre from 1956 until 1963. In 1964 they flew the F-105 Thunderchief for six shows before switching to F-100D Super Sabres which were flown until the end of the 1968 season. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1957/58 Photo Location: Nellis AFB, Nevada Photo ID: TB0004

USAF Thunderbirds F-100 Super Sabre Flypast Photo

Photo Description: An air to air right side view of the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds Team performing a formation flypast in their F-100C Super Sabre aircraft. The Thunderbirds flew the F-100C Super Sabre from 1956 until 1963. In 1964 they flew the F-105 Thunderchief for six shows before switching to F-100D Super Sabres which were flown until the end of the 1968 season. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1956-1963 Photo Location: Nellis AFB, Nevada Photo ID: TB0007

USAF Thunderbirds F-100 Super Sabre Takeoff Photo

Photo Description: An air to air right side view of the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds Team performing a formation takeoff in their F-100C Super Sabre aircraft. The Thunderbirds flew the F-100C Super Sabre from 1956 until 1963. In 1964 they flew the F-105 Thunderchief for six shows before switching to F-100D Super Sabres which were flown until the end of the 1968 season. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1956-1963 Photo Location: Nellis AFB, Nevada Photo ID: TB0008

USAF Thunderbirds RAF Red Arrows Teams Andrews AFB 1983

Photo Description: A front view of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team and the Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Red Arrows flight demonstration team pose for photographers in front of their aircraft, the F-16A Fighting Falcon and the BAE Hawk at the Open House Air Show at Andrews Air Force base in 1983. Photo Credit: USAF/Mickey Sanborn Photo Date: 13 May 1983 Photo Location: Andrews AFB, Maryland Photo ID: TB0009

USAF Thunderbirds F-100 Super Sabre Loop Photo

Photo Description: An air to air underside rear view of the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds Team performing a formation loop in their F-100C Super Sabre aircraft. More of the hangar line is visible in this photo compared to the similar 8x12 photo. The Thunderbirds flew the F-100C Super Sabre from 1956 until 1963. In 1964 they flew the F-105 Thunderchief for six shows before switching to F-100D Super Sabres which were flown until the end of the 1968 season. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1956-1963 Photo Location: Nellis AFB, Nevada Photo ID: TB0010

USAF Thunderbirds Air Fete 1984 Mildenhall Photo

Photo Description: An aerial view of the United States Air Force ( USAF ) F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team parked on the flight line during Air Fete '84. This was the Thunderbirds first visit to Europe since they transitioned to the F-16A and their first return to Europe in 13 years. Photo Credit: USAF / TSgt Jose Lopez Jr. Photo Date: 9 June 1984 Location: RAF Mildenhall, England Photo ID: TB0011

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon Mountain Home AFB 2003

Photo Description: An air to air front view of a United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft less than a second before it impacted the ground at an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho on September 14, 2003. Capt Christopher Stricklin, who was not injured, ejected after both guiding the jet away from the crowd of more than 60,000 people and ensuring he couldn't save the aircraft. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Bennie J. Davis III Photo Date: 14 September 2003 Location: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho Photo ID: TB0012

USAF F-22 Raptor Leads Thunderbirds Formation Photo

Photo Description: A top left view of a United States Air Force ( USAF ) F-22A Raptor aircraft flown by Major Max Moga, the F-22 Raptor demonstration pilot, leads six Thunderbird F-16s in formation over Langley Air Force Base, Virginia during their practice day April 27 for the Airpower Over Hampton Roads air show scheduled April 28-29. This year the Thunderbirds and the F-22 demonstrations commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the United States Air Force. Photo Credit: USAF / Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle Photo Date: 27 April 2007 Photo Location: Langley Air Force Base, Virginia Photo ID: TB0013

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon Formation 2007

Photo Description: An air to air front view of four United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft after refuleing on their way to Hawaii for Air Force Week Honolulu. A KC-135 tanker from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 203rd refueling squadron met the thunderbirds 530 miles out from Hawaii for the final refueling on their journey from Nellis AFB. Photo Credit: USGov/TSgt. Tom Czerwinski Photo Date: 12 September 2007 Location: Near Hawaii Photo ID: TB0014

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Hickam AFB 2007

Photo Description: A flight line view photo of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft arrive at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on September 12, 2007. The Thunderbirds will be bringing the Air Force, its people and their capabilities to the residents of Hawaii during their air shows to commemorate the U.S. Air Force's 60th Anniversary. Photo Credit: USGov/SSgt Derrick C. Goode Photo Date: 12 September 2007 Photo Location: Hickam AFB Hawaii Photo ID: TB0015

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon Cleveland 2011

Photo Description: An air to air view of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft pilots Majors Aaron Jelinek, Thunderbird 5, lead solo, and J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 6, opposing solos perform the Opposing Knife Edge Pass during the Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio, September 3, 2011. Photo Credit: USGov/SSgt Larry E. Reid Jr Photo Date: 3 September 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Photo ID: TB0016

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon 4-Ship Formation 2011

Photo Description: An air to air underside view of four United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight formation. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 19 August 2011 Location: Unknown Photo ID: TB0017

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon 6-Ship Formation 2011

Photo Description: An air to air left underside view of six United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight formation over the Grand Canyon? Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 31 October 2011 Photo Location: Grand Canyon? Photo ID: TB0018

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon 5-Ship Formation 2010

Photo Description: An air to air left side view of five United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft performing a practice flight formation prior to the Cocoa Beach air show in 2010. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 28 October 2010 Location: Cocoa Beach Florida Photo ID: TB0019

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon 4-Ship Formation 2012

Photo Description: An air to view of four United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight formation during practice between shows over an unknown location. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 12 October 2010 Location: Nevada Photo ID: TB0020

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon 6-Ship Formation 2010

Photo Description: An air to air left side view of five United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft performing a practice 6-ship formation prior to the Cocoa Beach air show in 2010. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 28 October 2010 Location: Cocoa Beach Florida Photo ID: TB0021