United States Air Force

USAF Thunderbirds

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds, was formed in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

Founded1953
CountryUnited States
AircraftF-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Display6 aircraft
Home baseNellis AFB, Nevada
StatusActive

History

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds, was formed in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

Today the team flies the F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and performs at air shows across the United States and abroad. A typical show features six jets: four in the diamond formation and two solo aircraft.

Aircraft flown

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