The U.S. Air Force’s “Thunderbirds” demonstration team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft crashed during a training mission over ...
We, regular folks, are used to seeing airplanes perform aerial stunts from below, where we sit comfortably as they are taken by their skilled pilots on adrenaline-packed flights at various air shows.
The Gist: “It’s not unheard of to get through a full assignment without a major accident. But it’s rare.” The pressure’s on from the moment we meet Lt. Col. Justin “Astro” Elliott, Commander/Leader of ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Over the weekend the Department of Defense shared a video of the Air Force Thunderbirds flying in style and showing off some of their capabilities above Nellis Air Force Base. The ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After missing 2020 due to COVID-19, the Cleveland National Air Show returned to the lakefront in downtown Cleveland on Saturday. Thousands of spectators were gathered as the ...
The US Air Force's Thunderbirds have wowed crowds at airshows worldwide in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. At shows, six pilots perform daring maneuvers at high speeds to showcase the jet's capabilities.
A Monterey County Regional Fire District firefighter took a ride of a lifetime with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Friday morning.Andrew Melendrez was chosen to fly as part of the Thunderbirds' ...