The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during Salute to America 250 over Washington, D.C., July 3, 2026. During this event, the Thunderbirds performed the first-ever aerial demonstration over the National mall to celebrate American's 250th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Hayman)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” arrived in Spaceport America, New Mexico, to begin their first of three winter training trips to prepare for the upcoming 2026 show season on Jan. 8, 2026. Winter training involves the full-scale deployment of roughly 70 team members, nine F-16’s, and equipment across three locations: Spaceport America, New Mexico; Edwards Air Force Base in California;...
NAS PENSACOLA, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.
