usaf thunderbirds schedule 2022

Where are the Thunderbirds performing in 2022?

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have released their performance schedule for the 2022 air show season. The team’s 2022 campaign begins with a late March open house at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and concludes with an early November show at their home base, Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada.

How many Air Force shows will there be in 2022?

The team’s 2022 campaign begins with a late March open house at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and concludes with an early November show at their home base, Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada. The schedule includes 29 separate shows and one appearance at the United States Air Force Academy graduation in late May.

What are the air show dates for the 2022 air show?

May 21-22: Dover Air Force Base, Delaware - "Thunder Over Dover Air Show" May 25: Colorado Springs, Colorado – “USAFA Graduation 2022 Flyover” July 2-3: Battle Creek, Michigan – “Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival” July 27: Cheyenne, Wyoming – “Wings Over Warren Air Show - Cheyenne Frontier Days”

Who is the new Thunderbird 8 pilot in 2022?

Kyle Oliver, the current Opposing Solo pilot, will transition to the Lead Solo position in 2022, replacing Maj. Michelle Curran. Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, has been selected as Thunderbird 8, the team’s Advance Pilot and Narrator.

Where is the next Thunderbirds air show?

Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach | September 30 - October 2, 2022.

What plane will be the next Thunderbird?

The Thunderbirds have a full schedule planned for 2021. As for the Blue Angels, in their 75th year of performances they'll be flying new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets instead of the legacy Hornets they have flown since retiring the A-4F Skyhawk in 1986.

Where are Thunderbirds now?

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.

Are the Thunderbirds flying this year?

This year, the Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform public demonstrations at 35 locations throughout the US. The 2022 season kicks off with the Thunderbirds' first public flyover at the 2022 Daytona 500 in February, followed by a full schedule at various US venus from March to Novermber.

Are Thunderbirds faster than Blue Angels?

Each plane can reach speeds above 1,500 miles per hour, but keep the throttle limited to 700 mph during exhibition shows. So, when it comes to planes, both squadrons are in close competition. The Thunderbirds will continue to fly the F-16 Fighting Hornet, while the Blue Angels have transitioned to a new plane.

Do the Thunderbirds fight in combat?

In addition to their responsibilities as the official U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds are part of our combat force. If required, the team's personnel and aircraft can be rapidly integrated into a fighter unit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

How close do the Thunderbirds fly to each other?

18 inchesAs Thunderbird 1, Caldwell leads the Thunderbirds signature flying formations with as many as seven other pilots flying at speeds topping 500 miles per hour and with wing tips less than 18 inches apart from each other.

Why is the number 5 Thunderbird upside down?

You may have noticed the upside down 5 on our lead solo jet but this modification to the traditional 5 wasn't added until 1986. Members of the maintenance team convinced leadership that the 5 on the jet should be inverted to match the upside down maneuvers flown by our lead solo pilot.

How long can you be a Thunderbird pilot?

Each new member of the squadron must also pass a 21-day training course which contributes to their better integration into the team. Officers in the "Thunderbirds" serve for 2 years while the rest of the team serve for 3 or 4 years.

Will Blue Angels and Thunderbirds perform together in 2022?

– The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will join the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, as co-headliners for the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Air Show and Open House May 21-22, at Dover Air Force Base.

Will the Blue Angels fly in 2022?

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Where will the Blue Angels perform in 2022?

2022 | SHOW SCHEDULE Download12 | NAF El Centro, CA | NAF El Centro Annual Air Show | Website.19 · 20 | NAS JRB New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Air Show | Website.26 · 27 | MacDill AFB, FL | Tampa Bay AirFest | Website.

Is the F 22 better than the F 35?

The F-22 is the epitome of air dominance and unparalleled in its design and capabilities. Though also a formidable aircraft, the primary purpose of the F-35 is to update and replace aging models of fighter planes to ensure a strong and mission-ready fleet.

Is f16 better than f18?

The F-16 has a greater range by far when compared to the F-18, meaning it can stay in the air much longer without the need to refuel while accomplishing a mission. It also can handle more G forces than the F-18, so it has the advantage in a dog fight.

Will the Blue Angels fly the F 35?

June 11-12, 2022, the amazing US Navy Blue Angels will take to the skies over Chesterfield at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo, presented by Boeing. And we are excited to announce that they will be joined by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-35A Demo Team.

How many Thunderbird planes are there?

The team's performance is divided into two main formation-flying demonstrations: all six airplanes flying in a tight delta (triangle) formation, alternating with maneuvers in which four of the airplanes fly in a diamond formation while the remaining two airplanes perform various solo stunts.