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United States · Aerobatics

# ThunderbirdsThunderbirds

The US Air Force’s demonstration squadron. Its red, white and blue F-16s showcase the aircraft’s capabilities and its pilots’ skill at public air displays.

<dl>

<dt>Country</dt>
<dd>United States</dd>

<dt>The story begins</dt>
<dd>1953</dd>

<dt>Aircraft</dt>
<dd>F-16C/D Fighting Falcon</dd>

<dt>Aircraft category</dt>
<dd>Light fighters</dd></dl>

History and features

## About the team

The team dates back to 1953. The US Air Force demonstration squadron flies red, white and blue F-16s, showcasing the aircraft’s capabilities and its pilots’ skill at public air displays.

Aircraft

## F-16C/D Fighting Falcon

Aircraft category: light fighters. Aircraft types and variants may change over a team’s history. Check the team’s programme for the aircraft and formation used in a particular display.

Where the team performs

## Airshows featuring the team

Examples of airshows where the team has appeared. Check the organiser's information for the next edition's participants.

### Pacific Airshow

Huntington Beach, USA

[Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#pacific-airshow-huntington-beach)

### Chicago Air and Water Show

Chicago, USA

[Chicago Air and Water Show](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#chicago-air-and-water-show)

[Show documented appearances](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/schedule?group=usaf-thunderbirds)

## Other teams from this country

- [Blue Angels](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/blue-angels)

[All aerobatic teams](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams)

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