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Pictures from the Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, USAFADS)

Aircraft:
General Dynamics F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
Base: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Branch:
United States Air Force

Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron)




Pictures: Flypast of the Red Arrows, Thunderbirds, F-22A Raptor, and F-35A Lightning II
Location:
Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
Date:
22 August 2019







History was made on 22 August 2019, as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team "Red Arrows" have taken to the Manhattan skies in a 19-aircraft flypast down the Hudson River and around the Statue of Liberty. For the first time in history the Red Arrows joined with United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" for this majestic display. The Red Arrows painted the skies with signature red, white and blue smoke trails during the aerial parade at 2,500-3,000 ft.

The British aircraft flew in a large formation, led by the Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon of the Thunderbirds demonstration team, followed by the nine Red Arrows British Aerospace BAe Hawk, then two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II and a pair of Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor behind. The formation of aircraft approached from the north side of the city, over the Hudson River, before passing Manhattan on the left. On reaching New York Harbour, the jets made a sweeping right turn near the Statue of Liberty and proceeded back up the river for a second pass.



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Pictures: F-16CM Fighting Falcon - "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
Airshow:
Location:
RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom
Date:
14 - 16 July 2017




Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (91-0392 / 5), c/n: CC-90
Lockheed F-16DM Fighting Falcon (91-0479 / 4), c/n: CD-34
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3881 / 1), c/n: CC-123
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3888 / 6), c/n: CC-130
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3898 / 7), c/n: CC-140
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3908 / 2), c/n: CC-150

Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, USAFADS), Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, USA




Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force!

A special flight pass of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team "Red Arrows" together with the "Thunderbirds" (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron).


USAF celebrates its 70th birthday at RIAT 2017: More photos! 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force at RIAT 2017 - More USAF aircraft pictures!


Photos gallery of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team "Red Arrows" More Red Arrows photos from RIAT 2017 airshow!



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Pictures: F-16CM Fighting Falcon - "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
Airshow:
Location:
Nellis AFB (LSV/KLSV) · Las Vegas, USA
Date:
13 - 14 November 2010




USAF Thunderbirds trademark: The calypso pass.

USAF Thunderbirds reflection pass.

Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3880 / 1), c/n: CC-122
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3881 / 2), c/n: CC-123
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3888 / 3), c/n: CC-130
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3890 / 4), c/n: CC-132
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3896 / 5), c/n: CC-138
Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon (92-3898 / 6), c/n: CC-140

Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, USAFADS), Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, USA



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Pictures: F-16C Fighting Falcon - "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
Airshow:
Location:
Nellis Air Force Base (LSV/KLSV), Nevada, USA
Date:
10 - 11 November 2007





General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0319 / 1), c/n: 5C-580
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0329 / 2), c/n: 5C-590
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0325 / 3), c/n: 5C-586
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0323 / 4), c/n: 5C-584
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (86-0281 / 5), c/n: 5C-387
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0303 / 6), c/n: 5C-564

Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, USAFADS), Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, USA


Thunderbirds Engine Run


Live TV-pictures from MQ-1L Predator at 18,000 ft. during the engine run. The UAV was operated from Creech AFB, 46 miles north-west of Nellis AFB.
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Runway cleaning after the engine run


Thunderbirds aircraft tow tractor


Thunderbirds Airside Operations Manager


Last check before taxiing


Thunderbirds Ground Crew and Equipment


Thunderbirds Maintenance Crew


Radio Check: Operations Officer #7 and Narrator #8


Maintenance Crew in formation


Waiting for take-off: USAFWC-Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Worden, Operations Officer #7 and PAO #12


Heads up for the show!


Aviation Nation 2007 & Thunderbird #3 - Maj. Nicole Malachowski (Right Wing)

After two seasons with the USAF Thunderbirds this was Maj. Malachowski's last air show in her hometown Las Vegas. Great job!






Northrop T-38A Talon, "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
The USAF Thunderbirds used T-38As from 1974 to 1982.




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Pictures: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon - "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
Airshow:
RIAT 2007 (Royal International Air Tattoo)
Location:
RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Date:
14 - 15 July 2007







General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0319 / 1), c/n: 5C-580
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0329 / 2), c/n: 5C-590
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0325 / 3), c/n: 5C-586
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0323 / 4), c/n: 5C-584
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (86-0281 / 5), c/n: 5C-387
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon (87-0303 / 6), c/n: 5C-564

Thunderbirds (United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, USAFADS), Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, USA



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Pictures: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon - "Thunderbirds" - United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS)
Airshow:
Location:
Edwards AFB (EDW/KEDW), Rosamond, CA, USA
Date:
25 - 26 October 2003





Thunderbirds aircraft:

General Dynamics F-16C-32-CF Fighting Falcon: 87-0303 (c/n: 5C-564), 87-0305 (c/n: 5C-566), 87-0319 (c/n: 5C-580), 87-0323 (c/n: 5C-584), 87-0325 (c/n: 5C-586), 87-0329 (c/n: 5C-590), 87-0331 (c/n: 5C-592)
General Dynamics F-16D-32-CF Fighting Falcon: 87-0381 (c/n: 5D-75)



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