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Thunderbirds are the US Air Force's formation demonstration
team. Their performances are a combination of power and
precision. They fly the F-16 Falcon, an amazing aircraft. |
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| The
2006 Thunderbirds over Rhode Island. To see more images from
this photo flight click on the image below. |
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2004
Westover Wall of Fire. |
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| Formation
takeoff. |
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Solo
takeoff |
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| The classic
Thunderbird diamond formation.
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| The
Sneak Pass from real close. |
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the diamond displays precision formation flying, the solo aircraft show
the performance limits of the F-16. I'd love to see the
Thunderbird solo's perform more head-on passes during their show. |
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Thunderbird solo aircraft don't do a lot of head-on passes, but they
still put on a pretty good show. |
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| A
few more shots of the diamond aircraft. |
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The Arrowhead
formation.
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The
Diamond Roll.
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| The Thunderbird
Delta formation.
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| The Thunderbird
5 card formation.
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| A
head-on pass unique to the Thunderbirds. |
Diamond
pitch for landing.
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| The
team forms up after landing. |
Ready
to go |
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| Thunderbird
#8 |
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