2017 USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight Schedule Released
2 Mar 2017

2017 USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight Schedule Released

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The US Air Force has released the 2017 airshow schedule for the A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Teams. As we announced in January, the A-10 “Warthog” will return to the airshow circuit in 2017 to participate in Air Force Heritage Flights at select show sites. The shows will be split between an East team from Moody… Read more
2017 USAF F-35A Lightning II Heritage Flight Schedule Released
2 Mar 2017

2017 USAF F-35A Lightning II Heritage Flight Schedule Released

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The US Air Force has released the 2017 airshow schedule for the F-35 Lightning II Heritage Team. Unlike the full aerobatic performances of the F-22 and F-16 demo teams, the F-35 will perform flybys and Heritage Flights only. Will you see the Lightning in 2017? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and in… Read more
Here’s The Awesome Mini-Demo Flown By Thunderbirds 7 And 8 At Thunder Over Louisville
20 Apr 2015

Here’s The Awesome Mini-Demo Flown By Thunderbirds 7 And 8 At Thunder Over Louisville

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As we predicted a couple weeks ago, Thunderbirds 7 and 8 had a moment in the spotlight this past Saturday at the Thunder Over Louisville airshow when they thrilled the crowd with a mini-demonstration. As far as we are aware, this is the first dedicated aerial performance by 7 and 8 ever! It appears they… Read more
Flooding And More Crane Drama Present Continued Challenges For Thunder Over Louisville In 2015
17 Apr 2015

Flooding And More Crane Drama Present Continued Challenges For Thunder Over Louisville In 2015

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The challenges are continuing to build for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville airshow in Kentucky. Even after the FAA prevented the headlining USAF Thunderbirds and US Navy F-18 Super Hornet from performing (perhaps forever), the event has had even more issues arise. The show takes place over the Ohio River, which is currently flooded up… Read more
Thunder Over Louisville Aerobatic Restrictions May Be Permanent
14 Apr 2015

Thunder Over Louisville Aerobatic Restrictions May Be Permanent

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More information has come out regarding the recent announcement that the Thunder Over Louisville airshow will be operating under severely restricted rules for aerobatic performances this year, and it does not sound good for airshow fans. The problem, which we covered last week, is that the FAA has denied the proposed 12,000 foot-long aerobatic box… Read more
BREAKING: Changes to USAF Thunderbird’s Performance at Thunder Over Louisville
7 Mar 2015

BREAKING: Changes to USAF Thunderbird’s Performance at Thunder Over Louisville

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UPDATE: Read more about the Thunder Over Louisville lineup issues here. Only two of the usual six USAF Thunderbirds jets will be performing at this year’s Thunder Over Louisville airshow, WDRB reports. Citing “obstacles,” the FAA has declined allowing the Thunderbirds to perform with six jets after a re-evaluation of the show area. Kentucky Derby… Read more