The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform a flyover during the Daytona 500 at Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb 15, 2026. The Thunderbirds have consecutively flown over the Daytona 500 race for 16 years. (Video by Master Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)
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.
