I’ll never forget the first time I traveled with the Thunderbirds team. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron was about, but it took less than a day to realize … Continue reading
This TV news feature on Major Nicholas Holmes gives an up-close look at what it’s like to be Thunderbird 4, and fly in the slot position. -JW
Tech. Sergeant Cameron Camacho sets up ground-to-air radio communications for the Thunderbirds. He has no room for error, especially when the team was asked to perform 3 fly-bys in three days in support of Air Force Week in New York. … Continue reading
By Tech. Sgt. Alice Diddle U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Public Affairs ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” performed alongside the Royal Canadian Air Forces air demonstration team the “Snowbirds,” at the Abbotsford … Continue reading
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) – The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Gilmary M. Hostage III, has selected the officer who will join the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron as “Thunderbird No. 10.” Capt. Joshua Wild, currently assigned … Continue reading