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Description: F-16 Thunderbirds Air Show Part 1 (Completion badge will be awarded after Part 2) 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 in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world. The first red, white and blue F-16A assigned to the Thunderbirds was delivered to Nellis AFB on Jun. 22, 1982. If you choose to be the F-16 pilot: As a Thunderbirds team member, you will have a busy season with numerous air shows this year where you will utilize your training and skills. You will exhibit some of the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet. If you choose to be a spectator: You will take to the skies in your Learjet and follow the Thunderbirds to each of their air show displays. Our standard aircraft substitution policy applies.