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2015-11-15

Video : The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

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Subject: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds





The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team arrived Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in anticipation for the 2015 JBSA Air Show and Open House that took place over the weekend.
Since the team's inception in 1953, 325 officers have worn the distinguished emblem of "America's Ambassadors in Blue." Through selfless dedication, a desire to excel and a constant commitment to improvement, these leaders have channeled their efforts into making the Thunderbirds what they are today.

          



The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Created in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the US Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946 and the prestigious French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931.

Formed in 1953 , made ​​his first airshow on July 7 of that year.

The team started with a formation of three aircraft and later were joined by a fourth. Currently, training has six aircraft, plus a reserve or used to Serve personalities.

The Thunderbirds aerobatic team is one of two aerobatic teams of the United States (the other American aerobatic flying as the Blue Angels ) uses aircraft F-16 with a special livery made ​​for the patrol: main color is white, with white tail with a small part red and blue stars on it.

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NELLIS OPEN HOUSE -  Air Show by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds With F-16 Falcon Fighters