USAF Thunderbirds

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds Start Up Nellis AFB 2020

Photo Description: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepare to takeoff for an America Strong flyover over California at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 15, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 15 May 2020 Photo Location: Nellis AFB, Nevada Photo ID: TB0387

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds Fly Over Texas Capitol, Austin TX 2020

Photo Description: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons over the Texas Capitol Building in Austin Texas on May 13, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 13 May 2020 Photo Location: Austin, Texas Photo ID: TB0384

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds Fly Over San Antonio Airport 2020

Photo Description: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons over San Antonio International Airport, May 13, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 13 May 2020 Photo Location: San Antonio, Texas Photo ID: TB0382

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds Fly Over Washington Circle Randolph AFB 2020

Photo Description: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons over the star on the traffic island in Washington Circle located at Randolph AFB which is now part of Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) an amalgamation of the United States Army Fort Sam Houston, the United States Air Force Randolph Air Force Base and Lackland Air Force Base, which were merged on 1 October 2010. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 13 May 2020 Photo Location: Randolph Field San Antonio, Texas Photo ID: TB0381

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & KC-135 Refueling Over New York 2020

Photo Description: The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds fly with a KC-10 Extender over New York as part of the America Strong flyovers to honor frontline first responders and essential workers on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0379

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York #6

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0378

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York #5 2020

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0377

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York #4 2020

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0376

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York #3

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0375

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York #2

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0374

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds & USN Blue Angels Over New York 2020

Photo Description: The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline COVID-19 first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020. Photo Credit: USN/Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Hicks/PO 2nd Class Cody Hendrix Photo Date: 28 April 2020 Photo Location: New York Photo ID: TB0372

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds 64th AGRS KC-135 92nd ARW 2019

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds 64th AGRS KC-135 92nd ARW 2019 8x10 Aircraft Photos Photo Description: A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and two F-16 Fighting Falcons "Ghost" (left of thunderbirds) and "Splinter" (right of thunderbirds) assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron fly over the Pacific Northwest region August 8, 2019. Photo Credit: USAF/SSgt. Cory Bush Photo Date: 8 August 2019 Photo Location: Pacific Northwest Photo ID: TB0371

USAF Thunderbirds RAF Red Arrows 15-Ship Flypast Huntington Beach 2019

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 fly a 15-ship parade-style flat pass to close out the Great Pacific Airshow over Huntington Beach, California, October 6, 2019. The pass symbolically closed out the Red Arrows North American Tour, which visited cities in the U.S. and Canada over more than 10 weeks with other jet demonstration teams including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.. Photo Credit: USAF/TSgt. Ned T. Johnston Photo Date: 06 October 2019 Photo Location: Huntington Beach, California Photo ID: TB0370

USAF F-16 Thunderbirds Over Sheppard AFB 2016

Photo Description: A left underside view of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons performing the Delta formation over Sheppard AFB Texas on 18 September 2016. Photo Credit: USAF Photo Date: 18 September 2016 Photo Location: Sheppard AFB, Texas Photo ID: TB0368

USAF Thunderbirds Artist's Concept 1982 Aircraft

Photo Description: An artist's concept of the aircraft of the USAF Thunderbirds, the Air Force flight demonstration team from 1953-Present. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1982 Photo Location: Unknown Photo ID: TB0107

USAF F-100D Super Sabre Thunderbirds 1964-1968

Photo Description: A front right side view of six United States Air Force Thunderbirds performing a delta formation pass in their North American F-100D Super Sabres. The Thunderbirds were forced to re-equip with the F-100D Super Sabre after only six air shows with the F-105 Thunderchief due to a catastrophic structural failure of the No. 2 aircraft during a pitch-up maneuver that resulted in the death of the pilot at Hamilton Air Force Base. The North American F-100D Super Sabre was flown through the 1968 season and was replaced with the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II in 1969. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 1964-1968 Location: Unknown Photo ID: TB0059

USAF C-119F Flying Boxcar Thunderbirds 51-8166 1950's

Photo Description: A right side view of a United States Air Force Fairchild C-119F Flying Boxcar aircraft ( Serial Number - 51-8166 ) assigned to the USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration Team. The Thunderbirds received the C-119 Flying Boxcar as their first support aircraft in 1955. This aircraft was converted to C-119G between 1955 and 1957. Transferred to Chinese Nationalist AF in 1969. Photo Credit: Bill Larkins (CC BY-SA 2.0) Photo Date: circa 1955 Location: Unknown Photo ID: TB0054

USAF Thunderbirds Fairchild C-123B Provider 54-0671 1958–1963

Photo Description: A left side view of a United States Air Force Fairchild C-123B Provider aircraft ( Serial Number - 54-0671 ) used as a support aircraft for the Thunderbirds Team. The C-123B Provider support aircraft followed the C-119F Flying Boxcar support aircraft in 1958. Please note this aircraft does not appear to be fully painted with the Thunderbirds special paint scheme. Photo Credit: Bill Larkins (CC BY-SA 2.0) Photo Date: 1958 - 1963 Location: Unknown Photo ID: TB0053

USAF Thunderbirds F-16 March AFB Airfest 2004

Photo Description: A flight line view of two United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft parked on the ramp while a "wall of flames" erupts behind them during Airfest 2004 here April 24. The fire was part of a heritage flight fire demonstration. Photo Credit: USGov/TSgt. Joe Zuccaro Photo Date: 24 April 2004 Location: March AFB California Photo ID: TB0052