Thunderbirds

13 Feb 2017

Afterburner, Bare Metal, And Sunset – Watch These F-100 Super Sabre Twilight Flybys!

by Justin Miner | posted in: Featured Videos, Warbirds | 0

North American Aviation F-100 Super Sabre Check out this rare and awesome video of one of the only flying examples left of an F-100 Super Sabre! This video was taken at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh back in 2015 and showcases the power and beauty of the F-100 with a stunning twilight backdrop. Be sure to… Read more

16 Dec 2016

Rockford AirFest Suspended In 2017 And Beyond Despite Scheduled USAF Thunderbirds Appearance

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 5

Say goodbye to the Rockford AirFest. The event has been canceled in 2017 and beyond, thanks to new tenants at the airport. The move is surprising as the show had already landed a coveted appearance by the US Air Force Thunderbirds on June 3rd and 4th of next year. Mike Dunn, the Airport’s Executive Director,… Read more

14 Dec 2016

Air Force Announces Report Findings On 2016 Thunderbird #6 Crash – Pilot Cleared

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

The US Air Force says that the crash of Thunderbird #6 into a Colorado field earlier this year was caused by a throttle malfunction. The finding was part of the Accident Investigation Board report on the incident, announced today by Air Combat Command. The crash occurred shortly after a flyby of the United States Air… Read more

9 Dec 2016

US Air Force Thunderbirds To Perform At RIAT In 2017

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 0

The US Air Force Thunderbirds will be heading overseas this summer. The Royal International Air Tattoo announced that it will host the team at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on July 14, 15, and 16. This is not surprising, since the dates were left conspicuously open on the 2017 USAF Thunderbirds schedule, released earlier… Read more

6 Dec 2016

USAF Thunderbirds 2017 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 16

Here is the 2017/2018 airshow schedule for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Will you see them in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – USAF Thunderbirds Updated 2/18/17 – Latest updates in bold. February 5: Houston, Texas… Read more

10 Nov 2016

The Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Will Wrap Up Their 2016 Airshow Seasons This Weekend

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds will both wrap up their 2016 airshow seasons this coming weekend with their respective homecoming shows. The Blue Angels will perform at NAS Pensacola in Florida while the Thunderbirds will wow their hometown crowd at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. These shows mark the end… Read more

16 Oct 2016

New Photo Album – Battle Creek Airshow 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! Check it out here: Battle Creek Airshow 2016 – Ryan Sundheimer The 2016 Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival featured the USAF Thunderbirds, Hoppers Jet Team, Matt Younkin, Rob Holland, and more. For more coverage of the show, take a look at… Read more

1 Oct 2016

Looking For Information On The 2016 Puerto Rico International Airshow?

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows | 6

The USAF Thunderbirds will be performing in Puerto Rico on October 8th and 9th, but there seems to be little information about the show online. We have received several questions about it from fans. Luckily, one of our fans tracked down this image, which gives the essential details as well as some links. It says… Read more

26 Aug 2016

USAF Thunderbirds To Fly Over New York City, Statue of Liberty, And World Trade Center

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams | 3

Flyover alert! Six red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcons of the US Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over famous sights around New York City, NY on the morning of September 2nd. The team will flyover the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River, setting up a unique photo opportunity with the World Trade… Read more

22 Jun 2016

US Air Force Announces New Thunderbird Officers For 2017 Season

by AnthonyR | posted in: Jet Teams | 1

The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds demonstration team have announced their new officers for the 2017 season. In a press release posted to the Thunderbirds Facebook page, Commander of Air Combat Command Gen. Herbert Carlisle officially released the names of those joining the team next year. Taking over the reigns as Thunderbird 1 will… Read more