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    Thunderbirds earn final certification for 2026 show season

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    03.05.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster 

    Air Force Thunderbirds

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Clark, Thunderbird 4/Slot Pilot assigned to the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” performs a “lightning take-off” during the team’s certification at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2026. The certification signals the official transition from winter training to the 2026 air show circuit, authorizing the team to perform for public audiences across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2026
    Date Posted: 03.06.2026 14:26
    Photo ID: 9553173
    VIRIN: 030526-F-IA158-1918
    Resolution: 8040x5360
    Size: 4.19 MB
    Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US

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