Video Files

KC-10 Extender refuels Thunderbirds

UNITED STATES 10.22.2020 Video by Airman 1st Class Karla Parra 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Subscribe25 An aircrew from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron flies a KC-10 Extender to perform midair refueling for the U.S.- Air Force Thunderbirds Oct. 22, 2020, over Oklahoma. The KC-10 from Travis Air Force Base, California, offloaded nearly 40,000 pounds of fuel, allowing the Thunderbirds to accomplish their mission.

Thunderbirds make stop at Dobbins for Rome Airshow

MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES 10.23.2020 Video by Master Sgt. Michael McGhee 94th Airlift Wing Subscribe9 The Thunderbirds team made a stop at Dobbins Air Reserve base for an airshow in Rome, Ga. While at Dobbins the team hosted a media event for local affiliates where they were able to speak with pilots and maintainers prior to the event. U.S. Air force Video/Master Sgt. Michael McGhee

Bell Fort Worth Alliance Airshow B-Roll

Bell Fort Worth Alliance Airshow B-Roll FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES 10.17.2020 Video by Staff Sgt. Laurel Richards Air Force Thunderbirds B-roll of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing at the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Airshow in Fort Worth, TX, on October 17th 18th.

Thunderbirds takeoff for Independence Day military flyovers

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VA, UNITED STATES 07.04.2020 Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush Air Force Thunderbirds ✔ Subscribed 32 The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepare for takeoff for the Independence Day military flyovers, July 4, 2020. The “Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution” will feature military flyovers in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. (U.S. Air Force video/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)

Vegas Goes Blue Flyover

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES 04.11.2020 Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush Air Force Thunderbirds The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2020. The Thunderbirds will flew over Las Vegas to show appreciation and support for the healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)

Team March refuels the USAF Thunderbirds

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CA, UNITED STATES 04.18.2020 Video by Tech. Sgt. Nick Kibbey 1st Combat Camera Squadron Subscribe65 The 912th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) flew a 452nd Air Mobility Wing from March Air Reserve Base, California to refuel the F-16s from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds over Colorado on April 18, 2020. The 912th ARS provided in-air refuel support to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for their U.S. Air Force Academy graduation flyover. (US Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Nick Kibbey)

Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show 2020 (15 Sec)

UNITED STATES 01.14.2020 Video by Billy Blankenship and Robert Dantzler Air University Public Affairs Subscribe10 Celebrating the 75th anniversary end of WWII during Maxwell's two-day Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show, April 18-19, 2020, the base will be open to the public both days. Gates open at 8am, and the show will conclude between 4:30-5pm. Spectators will have front row seats as the pilots of the USAF Thunderbirds display precision aerial maneuvers above them. In addition, a variety civilian acts and ground demonstrations will provide entertainment fit for the whole family. For more information about the air show, visit www.maxwell.af.mil/air-space-show.

Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show 2020

MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES 01.09.2020 Video by Billy Blankenship Air University Public Affairs Subscribe10 Celebrating the 75th anniversary end of WWII during Maxwell's two-day Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show, April 18-19, 2020, the base will be open to the public both days. Gates open at 8am, and the show will conclude between 4:30-5pm. Spectators will have front row seats as the pilots of the USAF Thunderbirds display precision aerial maneuvers above them. In addition, a variety civilian acts and ground demonstrations will provide entertainment fit for the whole family. For more information about the air show, visit www.maxwell.af.mil/air-space-show.

Luke Days 2020 Promo 2

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, AZ, UNITED STATES 01.27.2020 Video by Airman Tyler Jansen and Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Subscribe21 Spot video highlighting the various aerial demonstrations that will preform at Luke Air Force Base during the 2020 Luke Days Air Show.

Thunderbirds Land in Daytona

DAYTONA, FL, UNITED STATES 02.14.2020 Video by Senior Airman Andrew Sarver Air Force Thunderbirds ✔ Subscribed16 The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" arrive at Daytona International Airport for the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Feb. 14, 2020, at Daytona Beach, Fla. This year marks the 62nd year of the Daytona 500 and the 10th consecutive year for the fly-over. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Andrew Sarver)

Thunderbirds Land in Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES 02.14.2020 Video by Senior Airman Andrew Sarver Air Force Thunderbirds ✔ Subscribed16 The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" arrive at Daytona International Airport for the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Feb. 14, 2020, at Daytona Beach, Fla. This year marks the 62nd year of the Daytona 500 and the 10th consecutive year for the fly-over. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Andrew Sarver)

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Video featuring short highlights of the Thunderbirds performance at Nellis AFB during Aviation Nation.

2019 Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Air Show

UNITED STATES 10.26.2019 Video by Senior Airman Ilyana Escalona 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Sheppard Air Force Base hosted the Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show. Performers included the USAF Thunderbird demonstration team, Wings of Blue Parachute Demo Team, and the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, among other performers and acts showcasing the capabilities of our heroes in the air and on the ground. The Open House and Air Show is a thank you to the North Texas community for the support they provide to us as well as an opportunity for potential recruits to see military aircraft up close and speak to the men and women who fly and maintain those aircraft.

Thunderbirds B-Roll

MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES 09.27.2019 Video by Senior Airman Francisco Melendez-Espinosa Air University Public Affairs Subscribe10

Air Force Thunderbirds Perform Demo at F-AIR Colombia

COLOMBIA 07.11.2019 Video by Tech. Sgt. Danny Rangel 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affairs Subscribe 11 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial demonstration at the 2019 Feria Aeronáutica internacional - Colombia (F-AIR) in Rionegro, Colombia, July 11, 2019. Members of the Thunderbirds team had the opportunity to engage with partner nation air force members from the Colombian Air Force, and were able to celebrate the Colombian Air Force's 100th anniversary alongside their Colombian counterparts.

2020-2021 Thunderbirds Officer Selections

UNITED STATES 06.04.2019 Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush Air Force Thunderbirds Subscribe 18 Thunderbird Officer Selection Announcement Timestamps 00:00 – 38:15 Maj. Trevor Aldridge, 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 2, the team’s Left Wing Pilot. He will fly as close as 3 feet from the No. 1 jet during flight formations, demonstrating the teamwork and precision of America’s Air Force. Aldridge will replace Maj. Will Graeff. 39:15 – 1:07:02 Capt. Zane Taylor, 8th Fighter Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has been selected as Thunderbird No. 4, the team’s Slot Pilot. He will fly just aft of the No. 1 jet and between the two wingmen. Taylor will replace Maj. Whit Collins. 1:08:02 – 1:46:07 Capt. Kyle Oliver, 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 6, the team’s Opposing Solo Pilot. The solo pilots perform maneuvers that showcase the maximum capabilities of the F-16 aircraft. Capt. Michelle Curran, the current Opposing Solo Pilot, will transition to the Lead Solo position in 2020. 1:47:07 – 2:11:24 Maj. Kevin DiFalco, 31st Operational Support Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 7, the team’s operations officer. His duties will include air space coordination, ground communication with the pilots in the air and safety observation. DiFalco will replace Maj. Eric Gorney. 2:12:24 – 2:37:18 Capt. Katherine Moorkamp, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 10, the team’s executive officer. Her responsibilities will include leading an executive support staff responsible for Thunderbirds budget, training and force support actions for the commander. Moorkamp will replace Capt. Lauren Venturini. 2:38:18 – 3:06:28 Capt. Remoshay Nelson, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 12, the team’s public affairs officer. She will assume the team’s extensive media relations, community relations and public relations programs. Nelson will replace Maj. Ray Geoffroy.

2020-2021 Thunderbirds Officer Selections

UNITED STATES 06.03.2019 Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush Air Force Thunderbirds Subscribe 18 Thunderbird Officer Selection Announcement Timestamps 00:00 – 38:15 Maj. Trevor Aldridge, 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 2, the team’s Left Wing Pilot. He will fly as close as 3 feet from the No. 1 jet during flight formations, demonstrating the teamwork and precision of America’s Air Force. Aldridge will replace Maj. Will Graeff. 39:15 – 1:07:02 Capt. Zane Taylor, 8th Fighter Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has been selected as Thunderbird No. 4, the team’s Slot Pilot. He will fly just aft of the No. 1 jet and between the two wingmen. Taylor will replace Maj. Whit Collins. 1:08:02 – 1:46:07 Capt. Kyle Oliver, 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 6, the team’s Opposing Solo Pilot. The solo pilots perform maneuvers that showcase the maximum capabilities of the F-16 aircraft. Capt. Michelle Curran, the current Opposing Solo Pilot, will transition to the Lead Solo position in 2020. 1:47:07 – 2:11:24 Maj. Kevin DiFalco, 31st Operational Support Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 7, the team’s operations officer. His duties will include air space coordination, ground communication with the pilots in the air and safety observation. DiFalco will replace Maj. Eric Gorney. 2:12:24 – 2:37:18 Capt. Katherine Moorkamp, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 10, the team’s executive officer. Her responsibilities will include leading an executive support staff responsible for Thunderbirds budget, training and force support actions for the commander. Moorkamp will replace Capt. Lauren Venturini. 2:38:18 – 3:06:28 Capt. Remoshay Nelson, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, has been selected as Thunderbird No. 12, the team’s public affairs officer. She will assume the team’s extensive media relations, community relations and public relations programs. Nelson will replace Maj. Ray Geoffroy.

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Patrick Fabian takes flight at Kirtland AFB

NM, UNITED STATES 05.17.2019 Video by Senior Airman Enrique Barcelo 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Subscribe 5 'Better Call Saul' actor Patrick Fabian takes flight in an F-16 with the with the crew of the USAF Thunderbirds.

Thunder Over The Bay Recap

FAIRFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES 04.01.2019 Video by Senior Airman Cory Bush U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Subscribe 17 Thank you to Travis Air Force Base hosting us and to all the great fans who came out to support this weekend. Heres a recap of all the things that happened, next stop Waco, Tx, for The Heart Of Texas Airshow!