U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”
Hometown: Nellis Air Force Base, NV, US
Current Personnel:
Featured Video
Meet Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, Public Affairs Officer (2013-2014)
Maj. Lee explains why he wanted to be a Thunderbird, and some of the challenges he faces on a team sequestered. Available in high definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 04.29.2013
Recent Photos
(186 votes; 3.29)
Thunderbird phase inspectionU.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Collins wipes down components in the Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon engine bay during a phase inspection in the Thunderbird...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 02.27.2013
Oregon International Air ShowU.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew flight equipment specialist, gathers flight gear for post-flight inspection at the Portland Air National Guard...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 08.03.2012
Arctic Thunder 2012 Air ShowU.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew flight equipment specialist, repairs a Thunderbird flight helmet during post-flight inspection of the flight gear at...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 07.27.2012
Cheyenne Frontier Days Air ShowU.S. Air Force Maj. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4, slot pilot, interacts with a young fan during a public autograph session at Cheyenne, Wyo., July 24, 2012....
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 07.24.2012
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2012Members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Showline, perform a foreign object damage walk prior to the start of the "Thunderbirds"...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 07.21.2012
Thunderbirds morning pre-flight inspectionsStaff Sgt. Bosco Bae, Thunderbird dedicated crew chief, reviews a technical order for an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a pre-flight inspection at Nellis Air...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 06.07.2012
Recent Video
(6 votes; 3.50)
Meet Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, Public Affairs...Maj. Lee explains why he wanted to be a Thunderbird, and some of the challenges he faces on a team sequestered. Available in high definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 04.29.2013
Thunderbirds Backseat B-rollThis BRoll was shot from the backseat of thunderbird 4. There is no accompanying audio. Available in high definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 08.16.2012
Eric Bass of Shinedown Flies with the ThunderbirdsEric Bass of Shinedown grew up in a military family, so he was pretty familiar with how we operate. That doesn't mean he had any idea what to expect when he strapped...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 06.24.2012
From Baker to Fighter PilotFrom baker to fighter pilot; Thunderbird 6 (2012), Capt. Blaine Jones, has a unique story to tell about when and why he joined the Air Force. His story, he would tell...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 01.29.2013
Daytona 2013 - More Than a FlyoverWhat's crazy about this video is that even before we left for Daytona, I had already decided to focus on everything BUT the flyover. Little did I know what it would...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 03.18.2013
IndyCar Driver J.R. Hildebrand Flies with the ThunderbirdsThe Thunderbirds perform media orientation flights to showcase the pride, precision and professionalism of the U.S. Air Force and so others can share the Air Force...
Courtesy Video | Thunderbirds | 10.11.2011
Recent News Stories
(1 votes; 4.00)
Representing women - and nearly 700,000 airmenAviation has come a long way since the days of the Wright Brothers and Amelia Earhart. In today’s Air Force, women are a common presence in the cockpits of the...
Story by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid | Thunderbirds | 03.14.2012
