Every Thunderbirds team member played a valuable role in meeting and achieving the goal of redesigning a presentation that is compatible, safe, and engaging for air show attendees observing the new demonstration. The show revision required a lot of hard work, historical research and coordination with the air show industry, Thunderbird alumni, Air Combat Command, and Headquarters Air Force. “One of our main goals was to take a look at our show sequence and enhance the design with the crowd experience in mind.”
John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader.
“We are very excited about the changes we have made to our show and ground performance,” said Col. Last year, the Thunderbirds were able to focus on and fully commit to enhancing their aerial demonstration and ground show after most of their 2020 show season air shows were canceled due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Thunderbirds bring new maneuvers and new ground show Air Force Thunderbirds: With a redesigned aerial demonstration and an updated ground show performance. “Igniting A Passion For Learning” by reviewing these tours in place of the usual static displays. Virtual Aircraft Tours: The Starbase STEM Zone has created a series of virtual aircraft tours for this year’s air show. These include a dead-stick (turning the engine off) routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV! Kent Pietsch: While most aerobatic performers have one basic program, Kent executes three storied acts that leave spectators mesmerized. The Air Combat Command F-22 Demo Team: performing aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the unique capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter. The team joins the Air Force Heritage flight to exhibit the professional qualities the USAF develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.
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