The interesting photos in this post feature some computer-made images and a desk model of the iconic F-14 Tomcat wearing the…
United States Air Force Thunderbirds
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Pilot’s G-LOC behind last April F-16 Thunderbird crash
by Dario LeoneAfter transitioning into a descending half-loop maneuver (Split-S) Major Stephen Del Bagno experienced a G-LOC becoming completely incapacitated for a period On…
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AirshowsLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Thunderbirds to resume demonstrations this week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis
The return to regular performances is a pivotal milestone for the Thunderbirds as they recover from their first fatal mishap in…
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TWO BLUE ANGELS F-18 HORNETS CLIPPED EACH OTHER DURING FORMATION FLIGHT WITH THUNDERBIRDS THIS PAST WEEK
“Two of the jets in the Blue Angel Delta formation encountered unexpected wake turbulence, causing a very brief and minor contact…
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LEGENDARY MOONWALKER BUZZ ALDRIN SOARS OVER CAPE CANAVERAL IN A THUNDERBIRDS F-16
by Dario LeoneIn 1969 Buzz Aldrin broke barriers and he set foot on the Moon On Apr. 2, 2017 retired Air Force Col.…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
COLORADO AIR NATIONAL GUARD SAVES CRASHED THUNDERBIRD F-16 TAIL
by Dario LeoneThe vertical stabilizer from the fallen aircraft also happens to be the last F-16 Block 52 tail wing in Air Force…
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THE STORY OF THE A-10 MAINTAINER WHO BECAME THUNDERBIRDS CHIEF ENLISTED MANAGER
by Dario LeoneAs Thunderbirds chief enlisted manager, Hughes will provide advisory skills to the commander about aircraft maintenance and be the enlisted force…
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75 Years of Airpower: the 2016 Aviation Nation Air Show highlights
by Dario LeoneThe Aviation Nation Air Show also featured the final performance of the year for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds As…