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4 Dec 2017

USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team 2018 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 0

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team! This is the first year for an aerobatic A-10 demonstration since sequestration. Will you see them in 2018? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after… Read more

4 Dec 2017

USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team 2018 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 5

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team! Will you see them in 2018? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – for the latest updates… Read more

4 Dec 2017

USAF Thunderbirds 2018 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Schedules, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 44

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the US Air Force Thunderbirds! Will you see them in 2018? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – for the latest updates please be sure… Read more

4 Dec 2017

USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team 2018 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 0

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team! Will you see them in 2018? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – for the latest… Read more

29 Nov 2017

Thunderbird #1 Relieved Of Command After Loss Of Confidence

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 2

Thunderbird #1, Lt. Col. Jason Heard, was relieved of command earlier this month. The stunning news was announced today by The US Air Force’s Air Combat Command. Heard had served as the commander and flight leader of the famous USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team since taking over the role around one year ago. He lead the… Read more

18 Nov 2017

New Photo Album – Cleveland National Airshow 2017

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 1

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! Check it out here: Cleveland National Airshow 2017 – Ryan Sundheimer Also be sure to check out our videos from the show on our Youtube playlist:

5 Nov 2017

USAF Report: Wet Runway Contributed To Thunderbird F-16 Crash In Dayton

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 0

US Air Force officials stated that “excess speed and insufficient stopping distance” on a soaked runway resulted in the crash of a two seat F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the USAF Thunderbirds in Dayton, Ohio this past June. Capt. Erik “Speedy” Gonsalves, Thunderbird #8, was in command of the jet at the time of the… Read more

1 Nov 2017

Second African-American Thunderbird Honored In Alabama

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 1

The USAF Thunderbirds honored one of their own during a dedication ceremony in Tuskegee, Alabama. Captain Joseph N. “Pete” Peterson graduated from Tuskegee Public School in 1967. It was during his high school years when he developed an interest in flying and started taking lessons. After graduation, he attended Auburn University and participated in the… Read more

31 Oct 2017

2017 Jet Team Seasons Coming To A Close

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 0

As the temperatures cool, the 2017 airshow season is coming to a close. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds wrapped up their season on October 22nd, in Moose Jaw, SK with their traditional home show for families. The Blue Angels have a couple shows left before their traditional home closer at NAS Pensacola. The team will perform… Read more

15 Oct 2017

WATCH: The Best Of Military Aviation – September 2017

by RyanS | posted in: Featured Videos, Military | 0

Each month we bring you a compilation of the very best military aviation videos on our Youtube channel. These videos take you inside military operations all over the world for things like exercises, aircraft carrier operations, aerial refueling, and training missions. Please enjoy the February video, which you can watch below or view on Youtube:… Read more