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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Malafa, Commander/Leader and Thunderbird 1, a.k.a. “Boss,” talks about what makes someone a good candidate for the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force video production by Samuel Morse, Jamie Chapman, A1C Anisha Deaton and A1C Caitlyn Simmons) (the broadcast edit omits fade in/fade out and is normalized to -9.0dB)
| Date Taken: | 04.05.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 16:33 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 994482 |
| VIRIN: | 250405-F-F3230-1018 |
| PIN: | 250040 |
| Filename: | DOD_111503776 |
| Length: | 00:01:30 |
| Location: | EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Downloads: | 3 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 3 |
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