The Thunderbirds were established in 1953 and are among the oldest formal aerial demonstration teams in the world. Flying F-16 Fighting Falcons, they perform precision formation and solo aerobatics to represent the Air Force and support recruiting and community outreach. They are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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What is Thunderbirds?
The Air Force's air demonstration squadron, performing precision aerobatics at public air shows.
What military branch is Thunderbirds in?
Thunderbirds is a unit of the U.S. Air Force.
Who commands Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds operates under Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Force.
Where is Thunderbirds based?
Thunderbirds is headquartered at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
When was Thunderbirds established?
Thunderbirds was established in 1953.
Is Thunderbirds a special operations unit?
No. Thunderbirds is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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