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Golden jubilee of the first (unintentional) flight of the F-16, the "Flight Zero"

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 01/20/2024 - 14:39in History, Military

In a proof of its longevity and adaptability, the legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon is today celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first unintentional flight at Edwards Air Base, the so-called "Zero Flight", an event that has since solidified its place in the history of aviation.

This iconic jet fighter, initially a test demonstrator known as the YF-16, inadvertently ascended to the skies during an unplanned takeoff during high-speed taxi tests on January 20, 1974, with test pilot Phil Ostricher at the controls. Subsequently, the fighter made his first official flight on February 2, 1975, marking the beginning of his famous career.

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The jet came out victorious in the Light Fighter competition, paving the way for its development as the next air combat fighter of the U.S. Air Force. The F-16A achieved combat-ready status in October 1980 and, since then, the aircraft has been adopted by several other countries for its air forces, reinforcing its status as an icon of global aviation.

To celebrate these first 50 years of the F-16 fighter flight, Edwards Air Base announced a celebration to honor the aircraft's historical past and its continuous relevance. Scheduled for January 25, 2024, the celebration will feature overflights of F-16 jets and more than 40 aircraft of the type on the ground, in addition to the presence of renowned military personnel, including the pilot credited for the first victory in air combat of the F-16, retired General Gary 'Nordo' North.

The 416º Flight Test Squadron will host the celebration, presenting a variety of attractions that amplify the legacy of this legendary aircraft. Precision aerial screenings of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Air Combat Command Viper Demonstration Team will be held on Edwards base, while static displays of several F-16 models, including the F-16XL, the first F-16B, the X-62A Vista and memorabilia that will provide a close insight into the aircraft's progression over the years.

Not only a show, the event will also feature STEM simulators and educational activities, fostering the interest of the next generation in aviation and technology.

Over the decades, more than 4,600 F-16 jets have left the production line and, although the U.S. Air Force has ceased its own acquisitions, Lockheed Martin continues to meet international demand. Famous for its balance between performance and cost-effectiveness, the capabilities of the F-16 have made it a pillar of the air forces around the world.

The latest versions feature powerful unique engines and an impressive variety of weapon compatibilities, all while maintaining the agility that first propelled him to the center of defense attention. With advanced updates such as the AESA radar, the F-16s, such as the Block 70 model, continue to evolve, ensuring that aircraft that previously flew involuntarily will continue to do so purposefully in the coming years.

The latest F-16 fighter delivered so far is an F-16 Block 70 to the Slovak Air Force on January 10 of this year.

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For the first time ever, three of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams are piloted by women! 🤙🏻

Captain Lindsay M. "MAD" Johnson - Captain Lindsay Johnson is the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team Pilot and Commander, DavisMonthan AFB, Arizona. She is responsible for showcasing the A-10 Thunderbolt II at over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally. She is also responsible for leadership of a 10-person team that includes maintenance and public affairs Airmen. She and the team highlight the capabilities of the A-10, as well as pay tribute to Air Force history by flying formation flights with the Heritage Flight Foundation.

Captain Aimee "Rebel" Fiedler - Captain Aimee Fiedler is the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. As the Viper Demo Team commander, she is responsible for representing Air Combat Command, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense and the United States of America at more than 20 air shows annually. (you can follow her on Instagram @rebelfiedler16)

Major Kristen "Beo" Wolfe - Major Kristin Wolfe is the Commander, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The mission of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration team is to showcase the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter, the F-35A Lightning II, as well as highlight the history of the Air Force’s service through heritage formation flights. Additionally, she provides operational oversight and direction for the 13-personnel team, to include maintenance, aircrew flight equipment, and public affairs Airmen. (you can follow her on Instagram @beo_f35demo_pilot)

And also a shout-out to the female pilots in the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Navy Blue Angels!

Major Lauren “Threat” Schlichting - Major Lauren Schlichting is the Slot Pilot for the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, flying the No. 4 jet. She earned her commission in 2012 from the University of St. Thomas Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program where she majored in Mathematics and played lacrosse. Before joining the Thunderbirds, she was an evaluating pilot and executive officer for the 333rd Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. She enjoys hockey, snowboarding, and surviving the Great White North. She has logged more than 2,000 flight hours in the F-15E, F-16, T-38, and T-6 with 420 combat hours. She is in her second season with the team and hails from Stillwater, MN. (you can follow her on Instagram @afthunderbird4)

Lieutenant Amanda "Stalin" Lee- Lieutenant Amanda Lee is the Left Wing pilot for the United States Navy Blue Angles, flying the No. 3 jet. She is a native of Mounds View, MN and she graduated from Irondale High School in 2004, where she competed in soccer, ice hockey and swimming. While attending the University of Minnesota Duluth, Amanda enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) and reported to her first command, VFA-136 "Knighthawks." She was selected to commission as a Pilot through the Seaman-to-Admiral (STA-21) commissioning program in 2009. The following year, Lee attended the Naval Science Institute (NSI) for officer training in Newport, Rhode Island, and simultaneously began her studies at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry.

Amanda joined the Blue Angels in September 2022, becoming the first woman to fly in a demo F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with the team. She has accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and over 225 carrier-arrested landings. Her decorations include four Navy Achievement medals and various personal and unit awards.

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Hallmark Teams Up With U.S. Air Force for Upcoming Romance, Filmed Scenes on Nevada Base (Variety Exclusive)

Hallmark Movies and the United States Air Force Thunderbirds have collaborated to produce the upcoming romantic film “Come Fly With Me,” set to premiere on Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. ET. on Hallmark Moves & Mysteries.

Directed by Michael Robison, the film stars Heather Hemmens as Capt. Emma Fitzgerald, who receives a two year assignment at Nellis Air Force Base with the Thunderbirds team, the Air Force’s famed demonstration squadron. While there, her daughter Lucy (Pietra Castro) becomes friends with Alice (Georgia Acken), the daughter of a civilian widower named Paul (Niall Matter). The two girls hatch a plan to bring their single parents together, with Lucy hoping it will keep her mother from continuing to move around.

“Emma and Paul are drawn to each other and a spark develops, but Emma is overwhelmed by the demands of her Thunderbirds training and tells him she needs to focus on her flying,” the official description reads.”But when Alice’s health suddenly worsens, the thing keeping Emma and Paul apart could be what ultimately brings them all together.”

“Through this beautiful story, Hallmark Media is honored to celebrate and thank the commitment made by members of the military – and their families – as they serve our country,” says Elizabeth Yost, senior vice president of development, programming at Hallmark Media. “It is a long-standing priority for us to create movies set in this world, which resonate strongly with our viewers. We’re so proud to partner with the United States Air Force and DoD to bring this special, heartfelt story to life.”

To read the full article at Variety just click this LINK.

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healthstyle101 · 7 months

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San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl winner Russ Francis killed in New York plane crash | US News

Former NFL Player Russ Francis and Ex-US Air Force Commander Die in Plane Crash In a tragic incident, former American football player Russ Francis, aged 70, and Richard McSpadden, aged 63, an ex-US Air Force commander, lost their lives in a plane crash. The accident occurred on a Sunday afternoon when their small aircraft encountered trouble shortly after taking off from an upstate New York airport. The New York State Police reported that their Cessna 177 plane crashed into an embankment at the corner of Lake Placid airport right after departing the runway. Mr. Francis, who achieved Super Bowl victory with the San Francisco 49ers in 1985, was also the president of Lake Placid Airways, a company that offers charter and scenic flights. He held a pilot's license for nearly half a century. During his playing career, he spent 13 seasons as a tight end with both the 49ers and the New England Patriots, earning Pro Bowl selections for the Patriots for three consecutive seasons from 1977 to 1979. Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed his condolences, saying, "Russ was a fan favorite throughout his playing career. He was a dynamic player on the field who had an even bigger personality off it. He knew no boundaries, pushed the limits, and lived his life to the fullest. Our thoughts are with Russ's family, friends, teammates, and the many Patriots fans who mourn his loss." The San Francisco 49ers also released a statement, expressing their sorrow at the tragic passing of Mr. Francis and extending their deepest condolences to the Francis family during this difficult time. Mr. Francis joined the 49ers in 1982 and was part of the team that secured a Super Bowl victory against Miami in January 1985. He returned to New England in 1987 and retired the following year, leaving behind a remarkable career with a total of 393 catches, 5,262 receiving yards, and 40 touchdowns. Mr. Francis's impressive statistics rank him 21st of all time in catches and 16th in receiving yards for the Patriots, and 30th and 32nd in the same categories for the 49ers. On the other hand, Mr. McSpadden was a senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, known for his expertise in aviation safety. His career included a role as the commander of the Thunderbirds, a US Air Force demonstration squadron and display team. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the crash. Read the full article

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j-r-macready · 3 years

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Cleveland National Air Show [Image 10 of 10] by DVIDSHUB Via Flickr: U.S. Air Force Majs. Aaron Jelinek, Thunderbird 5, lead solo, and J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 6, oppposing solo, perform the Opposing Knife Edge Pass during the Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2011. Thunderbirds - U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr. Date Taken:09.03.2011 Location:CLEVELAND, OH, US Related Photos: dvidshub.net/r/llkhqk

#U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds #Cleveland National Air Show #Cleveland #OH #US #Ohio #United States #USA #Air Force #military

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nocternalrandomness · 2 years

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US Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron

The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-marked USAF F-16 jet aircraft.

Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while enlisted personnel serve three to four. Replacements must be trained for about half of the team each year, providing a constant mix of experience. The squadron performs no more than 88 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to maintenance difficulty.

#usaf #thunderbirds #f-16

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flagoftheusa · 3 years

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The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds")

The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Created 68 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931 and the United States Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946.

The Thunderbirds Squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially marked aircraft. The squadron's name is taken from the legendary creature that appears in the mythologies of several indigenous North American cultures.

Here they can be seen flying over the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral Florida. US Flag

#us flag #american flag #fourth of july #red white and blue #4th of july #independence day #memorial day #usaf thunderbirds #airforce #fighter jet #airplane #plane #military

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airmanisr · 4 years

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FROM LEFT: Capts. Robert Kanaga and Charles Pattillo; Maj. Richard Catledge; Capts. Robert McCormick and Cuthbert Pattillo, the original Thunderbirds pilots. by Robert Sullivan Via Flickr: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Sixty years ago on May 25, 1953, the 3600th U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Flight activated. The history of the now famous Thunderbirds began at the end of World War II. The U.S. Army Air Forces' fighter arm only had piston engine aircraft. The first jet fighter was just coming into the inventory. After the war, a number of commands decided to develop teams to demonstrate the capabilities and flying precision of their pilots and new jet aircraft. In 1948 in Europe, Capt. Charles Pattillo, a WWII 352nd Fighter Group fighter pilot, helped organize the U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Skyblazers, where he flew left wing. His twin brother, Capt. Cuthbert Pattillo, flew in the same WWII group until he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Starting in 1948, he was assigned to the same fighter wing as his brother and also helped organize and fly in the Skyblazers. In August 1952, Charles Pattillo was assigned to Air Training Command's 3600th Combat Crew Training Wing at Luke Air Force Base. The following March, his brother arrived. Catledge, a WWII fighter pilot and POW, also arrived at Luke about the same time as Charles Pattillo to command one of the training squadrons. Capts. Robert Kanaga, William Brock and Robert McCormick were also on base. McCormick had been a member of Air Defense Command's Sabre Dancers demonstration team. First Lt. Aubry Brown arrived at Luke in March 1953 to be an instructor pilot. Both McCormick and Brown were Korean War fighter pilots. Given the large number of aircraft at Luke, flying more than 400 sorties per day, Air Training Command chose the base for its aerial demonstration team. Flying the subsonic, straight-winged Republic F-84G Thunderjet, Maj. Richard Catledge flew lead. Charles Pattillo flew left wing, and his brother flew right wing. Kanaga flew the difficult slot position. The diamond shape was the team's basic formation. McCormick was the spare pilot and could fly slot. Brown served as the maintenance officer, and Master Sgt. Earl Young handpicked the team's 21 maintenance technicians. Brock served as the narrator and information officer. Three weeks later, they gave their first performance to the chief of staff of the Air Force. Prior to Kanaga's reassignment in September, McCormick moved to slot and the team used the spare aircraft to conduct some solo maneuvers. Catledge selected Brown for that task. The team stayed together until February 1954 when Charles Pattillo became a squadron director of operations and later squadron commander. In May 1954, Brown went back to being an instructor pilot. A month later, Cuthbert Pattillo became a squadron commander. All three stayed at Luke. In the fall, Catledge left for Randolph AFB, Texas. McCormick was the last of the original flyers to leave the team in November 1954. In 1955, to show off the most advanced fighters, the team switched to the swept-wing Republic F-84F Thunderstreak. In 1956, the team switched aircraft again to the super-sonic North American F-100C Super Sabre. To simplify maintenance and logistics, the team moved to Nellis AFB, Nev., where it has remained.

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usafphantom2 · 5 months

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Concert schedule of the main North American demonstration teams for 2024

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 12/10/2023 - 18:42 in Air Shows, Military

During the ICAS 2023 Convention in Las Vegas, held between December 4 and 7, North America's leading air demonstration teams released their presentation schedules for the year 2024.

The convention brings together every year the main pilots and demonstration teams that present their proposals for presentations for the air shows that take place throughout the USA and Canada. The novelty of this year is the still modest agenda of demonstrations of the Polaris Program and the Ghost Team.

The event quickly became the center of much of the annual activity of the air show organization, becoming a recognized world leader in a wide range of issues related to air shows, including safety, regulatory issues, industry standards and best practices, interaction with the military and professional ethics.

Check out the demo agendas of the main teams from the US and Canada below:

U.S. Air Force “Thunderbirds”

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, with their F-16 fighters, announced an updated schedule for the 2024 air show season:

U.S. Navy “Blue Angels”

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with their F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters and the C-130 "Fat Albert", announced an updated schedule for the 2024 air show season:

F-22 Raptor Demo Team

The demonstration team of the world's first fifth-generation fighter, the U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, released the schedule for the 2024 season:

F-16 Viper Demo Team

The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team announced its air show schedule for 2024. They will also announce a new demonstration pilot for the 2024 season, as soon as the pilot is certified by the Air Combat Command.

F-35 Lightning II Demo Team

The U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team announced its schedule of air shows for 2024:

A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team

The U.S. Air Force's A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team announced its schedule of air shows for 2024:

Canadian Forces “Snowbirds”

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, with the CL-114 Tutor jets, announced their schedule for 2024, in which they will celebrate the 100º anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force:

Canadian Forces CF-18 Demo Team

The CF-18 Demonstration Team of the Canadian Forces, with the CF-18 Hornet fighter, announced its schedule for 2024, in which it will celebrate the 100º anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force:

Ghost Squadron of the Polaris Program

For the first time, the Ghost Squad of the Polaris Program will make appearances in half a dozen air shows throughout the United States. The Polaris Program Ghost Squadron, with the MiG-29, Alpha Jets and L-39 jets, was set up to demonstrate flight in precision training with the aim of inspiring the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts and raising funds and awareness for their partner, the St. Jude Children's.

Today, the International Air Show Council (ICAS) is dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant air show industry to support its members. To achieve this goal, ICAS requires its members to operate their business only at the highest levels of security, professionalism and integrity.

Note: Schedules may change during the year.

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The F16 , One of the Hardest Plane for the Air Refueling General Dynamic...

(General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon) The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,500 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976.[3] Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are still being built for export customers.[4] In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation,[5] which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.[6] The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, a seat reclined 30 degrees to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it a nimble aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Colonial Viper starfighter on Battlestar Galactica.[7][8] In addition to active duty for U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations.[9] As of 2015, it is the world's second most numerous military aircraft and the most numerous airplane in service.[10] (Development) Experiences in the Vietnam War revealed the need for air superiority fighters and better air-to-air training for fighter pilots.[11] Based on his experiences in the Korean War and as a fighter tactics instructor in the early 1960s Colonel John Boyd with mathematician Thomas Christie developed the Energy–maneuverability theory to model a fighter aircraft's performance in combat. Boyd's work called for a small, lightweight aircraft that could maneuver with the minimum possible energy loss, and which also incorporated an increased thrust-to-weight ratio.[12][13] In the late 1960s, Boyd gathered a group of like-minded innovators that became known as the Fighter Mafia and in 1969 they secured Department of Defense funding for General Dynamics and Northrop to study design concepts based on the theory. (507th Air Refueling Wing) The 507th Air Refueling Wing is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to Fourth Air Force of Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma with elements at Altus Air Force Base and Will Rogers World Airport. If mobilized, the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command. It performs air refueling and airlift and employs approximately 1100 men and women. The wing also provides the full-time technicians and support personnel for all reserve units stationed at Tinker. The first predecessor of the wing was the 507th Fighter Group, which was activated in 1944 and trained as a long range fighter unit for the Pacific Theater. Although the group was in combat for only two months, it earned a Distinguished Unit Citation three days before the Japanese surrender for destroying a number of enemy interceptor aircraft over Korea. In 1984, this group was consolidated with the 507th Fighter Wing into a single unit. The group was redesignated the 507th Fighter Group (Air Defense) and activated in August 1955 at Kinross Air Force Base, Michigan, flying Northrop F-89D Scorpions and acted as the host for all active duty Air Force organizations at Kinross. It assumed an air defense mission with the F-89 and later, the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, and finally the Convair F-106 Delta Dart. It was replaced by the 507th Fighter Wing in 1961 to provide support for the 4239th Strategic Wing (later replaced by the 449th Bombardment Wing) and the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the wing dispersed one third of its interceptors to Phelps Collins Field,

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The Blue Angels is the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The Blue Angels' six demonstration pilots would fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, typically in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year, where they would still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in their aerial displays in their inaugural 1946 season. An estimated 11 million spectators use to view the squadron during air shows each full year. The Blue Angels also use to visit more than 50,000 people in a standard show season (March through November) in schools and hospitals.[2] Since 1946, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 260 million spectators.

On 1 March 2013 the U.S. Navy announced that due to sequestration actions aerial demonstration team performances including that of the Blue Angels would cease from 1 April 2013. In October 2013, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, stating that "community and public outreach is a crucial Departmental activity", announced that the Blue Angels (along with the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds) would resume appearing at air shows starting in 2014, although the number of flyovers will continue to be severely reduced.

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Thunderbirds To Salute SoCal Frontline Workers With Flyovers In San Diego, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Operation America Strong is coming to Southern California.

US Air Force F-16 Thunderbirds perform during the airshow at Joint Andrews Air Base in Maryland on September 16, 2017. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)

The collaboration from the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels has been making its way across the country to honor frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

On May 15, healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel in San Diego and Los Angeles will get their salute.

MORE: California Air National Guard To Salute Coronavirus Front Lines With State-Wide Flyover

“It is an honor for our team to salute the countless Californians who have committed to keeping the communities safe during this difficult time in our nation,” said Lt Col John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader. “We hope to give onlookers a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline our fight against COVID-19.”

Thunderbirds to Salute California COVID-19 Responders

Las Vegas, Nev. – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over…

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A formation of six high-flying F-16C/D Fighting Falcons aircrafts will follow flight paths over each city. Flyovers in San Diego will start at 12 p.m. PT and last approximately 15 minutes. Flyovers in Los Angeles will start at 1:10 p.m. PT and last approximately 30 minutes.

Officials said a detailed flight route for each city will be released on the day prior to the flyover. Find more information on Operation America Strong here.

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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will fly over Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Atlanta

The US Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds are honoring first responders by conducting formation flights over those cities on Saturday, May 2. The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are the US military’s flight demonstration squadrons, and this is the second joint flyover missionbeing conducted to salute the healthcare workers, first responders, military and other essential…

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Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to Conduct Multi-City Flyovers Over Next Two Weeks

#USNavy #BlueAngels, #USAirForce #Thunderbirds to Conduct Multi-City Flyovers Over Next Two Weeks.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will conduct a series of multi-city flyovers over the next two weeks.

America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans…

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#Aerobatic/ flight demonstration #Blue Angels #U.S. Air Force (USAF)#U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #U.S. Navy (USN)#USA

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