Aerial Demonstration Teams

Images of military aircraft performing aerial maneuvers, showcasing formations, smoke trails, and precision flying at air shows.

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U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons with the Thunderbirds demonstration team perform during the 2022 Atlantic City Airshow at Atlantic City, New Jersey, Aug. 24, 2022.

The Red Bull Air Force Team conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Red Bull Air Force Team is comprised of accomplished and experienced aviation experts who specialize in highly-coordinated aerial jump demonstrations. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

Navys Blue Angel Demonstration Team performing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during Arizona Aerospace Days. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U. S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, headline Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds", perform in front of thousands of spectators at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 2, 2022. This was the team's second show of the season.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the 2022 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe airport in Minden, Nevada. The performance was the final event for Reno-Carson City Navy Week. The Navy Week program has served as the Navy's principal outreach effort into areas of the nation without a significant Navy presence, with over 250 Navy Weeks held in 80 different U.S. cities. The program is designed to share with Americans how their Navy is deployed around the world and around the clock,Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a week-long series of events with key influencers and organizations across the market.

An air-to-air left side view of 18th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle aircraft flying in a six-ship formation over Kadena Air Base. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

December 21, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster ejects a supply load of 14 pallets of food and fuel to U.S. Security Forces Advisory Team during Operation Koranai Permakhtag at Bora Jengi checkpoint, Zabul province, Afghanistan. Operation Koranai Permakhtag is a joint operation between U.S. Security Forces Advisory Team, U.S. Navy Seabees, and Afghan Border Police to build a checkpoint at Bora Jengi.

220809-N-OZ224-0088 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2022) - Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and returned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) August 9, 2022, following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations. CVW-9 deployed with a combination of fourth and fifth-generation platforms that predominantly represent the Airwing of the Future, executing more than 21,307 fixed-wing and helicopter flight hours comprising of 10,250 sorties, 8,437 launches and 8,487 aircraft arrestments.

041107-N-7559C-001. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Some of the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13) fly over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during a dependents day cruise. At bottom left and bottom right are E-2C Hawkeye aircraft; second from bottom on each side are EA-6B Prowler aircraft. F/A-18A Hornet aircraft make up the remainder of the formation. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Air Forces premiere aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, perform at the Oregon International Airshow in McMinnville, Ore., Aug. 20, 2022. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents.

Royal Australian Air Force F-18 Super Hornets soar through the sky during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 29, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise for U.S. and international forces and is designed to provide realistic air combat training and enhance bilateral interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, performed for the KC Air Show in Gardner, Kansas, Sept. 2, 2022. The Thunderbirds are slated to perform nearly 70 shows this year across more than 30 showsites around the world.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, performed for the KC Air Show in Gardner, Kansas, Sept. 2, 2022. The Thunderbirds are slated to perform nearly 70 shows this year across more than 30 showsites around the world.

040627-F-0375W-119. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

Madrid, 10/12/2017. Military parade on the day of the National holiday, presided over by His Majesty King Felipe Vi and Queen Letizia. Photo: Jaime García Archdc.

Four A-4 Skyhawk aircraft from the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team fly in formation during the air show. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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A Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen aircraft deploys a flare during an aerial demonstration at the Airpower 22 air show in Zeltweg, Austria, Sept. 2, 2022. This multi-national event showcased the capabilities of over 20 nations to over 275,000 spectators from around the world, and provided an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to continue to strengthen international partnerships.

A U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds pilot performs a precise combat maneuver during the final performance of the season at Aviation Nation 2022 Nov. 6, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The airshow featured 17 performers and served as a way for military members and installations to show appreciation to local communities and showcase Department of Defense and Air Force capabilities.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Sept. 30, 2012) F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform acrobatics during the 2012 Kaneohe Bay Airshow. The show at Marine Corps Base Hawaii celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform for the Airshow London Skydrive in London, Ontario, September, 9, 2022. This was the Thunderbirds second performance in Canada for the 2022 season.

The US Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team performs in their F-16 C/D Fighting Falcons at the Charleston Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston S.C., 9 April 2011. The Thunderbirds closed the 2011 Charleston Air Expo in dramatic fashion as they dazzled an expected crowd of 100,000 people.

Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice the Arrowhead formation for Skyfest 2022 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington May 12, 2022. Skyfest is a way for Team Fairchild to thank the local community for all the support and partnerships that they have given.

061013-N-9500T-003. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120519-N-MG658-162 JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (May 19, 2012) The U.S. Navy fight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, demonstrate choreographed flight skills during the annual Joint Service Open House.

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform their demonstration during the Shaw Air & Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 2, 2022. The Shaw Air & Space Expo is dedicated to the Airmen who have served the past 75 years and honors their legacy of innovation and their work to make America the leader in airpower and space power.

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and T-38A Talons assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron fly in formation over southern Idaho, Sept. 14, 2022. The units, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and Eglin AFB, Florida, traveled to Idaho for a training exercise as the F-35 student pilots basic course capstone.

041030-F-1279W-021. Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilots perform during Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's premier air demonstration squadron.

050416-N-0295M-179. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BELLE CHASSE, La. (April 22, 2017) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the 2017 New Orleans Air Show at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. (

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performed at the Vero Beach Air Show, FL., May 1, 2022. The Viper Demo Team travels to roughly 20 air shows across the United States each year where they engage with local media and members of the community in which they are performing.

RAF Falcons freefall parachute team taking part in air display at RAF Brize Norton Air Base, UK

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world.

Four U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform an aerial demonstration as airshow members direct the Titans of Flight Air Expo , Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 8, 2022. The airshow showcases more than 50 aerial demonstration performances and static aircraft displays.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the first day of the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow, May 21, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The Thunderbirds performed precision flying maneuvers during the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Open House and Airshow May 21-22.

As part of Reno-Carson City Navy Week, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the Minden Aviation Roundup on October 1, 2022 at the Minden-Tahoe airport.

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040402-F-9796L-001. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows team in action in Qatar.

DN-ST-89-07394. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team Thunderbirds perform over Navy Air Facility El Centro, California, during winter training, February 28, 2024. This training trip marks the completion of the Thunderbirds 4th winter training season. Air Force

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020422-F-8115W-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron trail smoke as they fly in formation during the station's annual open house and air show. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120620-N-DI587-368 SUGARLOAF, S.C. (June 20, 2012) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the Delta formation over Sugarloaf, S.C. The Blue Angels were en-route to Latrobe, Penn., to perform at the Westmoreland County Air Show June 23-24.

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (Oct. 22, 2022)The Blue Angels amazed spectators of all ages during the Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville Airshow. The show celebrated the Blue Angels heritage, which traces back to 1946 at the squadrons birthplace of NAS Jacksonville. The show also featured aerial performances by other military and civilian flight teams, live entertainment, and the opportunity to see military aircraft and vehicles and the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team.

Demonstration team of the Italian air force frecce tricolori during a demonstration on an open day.

060702-N-7526R-126. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Command transfer at 323 squadronmai kite A.W. Henni transfers the command to Major Kite W.M. Hageman.

040815-N-7559C-002. Base: Hillsboro State: Oregon (OR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Spectators watch the U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, perform during part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBHs longstanding relationship with the local community.

During an air show staged for Fleet Week, six F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of the Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron pass over the bay in a tight echelon formation. On the surface on the bay, dozens of sailboats and other small craft surround the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220526-N-YO638-1260 JONES BEACH, N.Y. (May 26, 2022) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the Bethpage Airshow over Jones Beach, New York. This year marks the centennial of the U.S. naval aircraft carrier in the Navy which has provided many contributions to national security and the fleet for the past 100 years.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels Fa 18S Flying In Formation

Nine Italian Air Force MB-339 trainer aircraft from the Freece Tricolori aerobatic team fly in formation during an aerial demonstration at the Airpower 22 air show in Zeltweg, Austria, Sept. 3, 2022. This multi-national event showcased the capabilities of over 20 nations to over 275,000 spectators from around the world, and provided an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to continue to strengthen international partnerships.

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050416-N-0295M-483. Subject Operation/Series: AERIAL DEMONSTRATION Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Italian Republic Day June, 2. Performance of the paratroopers of the Brigata Folgore as they descend from the sky leaving a trail of tricolor smoke. Rome, Italy, Europe, European Union - Copy space.

TORA! TORA! TORA! performs at the Red River Thunder airshow at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 1, 2022. The demonstration simulates the bombings and aerial flights at Pearl Harbor.

120712-N-BA418-118PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 12, 2012) Marine Capt. Brandon Cordill, Blue Angel left wingman, flies an F/A-18 Hornet during a practice flight demonstration over Pensacola Beach. The Blue Angels 2012 performances are in celebration of the centennial of naval aviation and commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

110517-N-BA418-012PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 17, 2011) Pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, join their F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter over the Gulf of Mexico into the diamond formation while approaching Naval Air Station Pensacola during a practice flight demonstration. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform May 21-22 during the Lynchburg Regional Air Show in Lynchburg, Va.

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Four U.S. Air Force T-38A Talons assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron fly over the Florida Panhandle, Aug. 6, 2022. The 2d FTS, stationed out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, provides air-to-air threat replication in support of combat and formal training units.

Visitors watch Adam "Shakenbake" Baker perform in his Extra-330 during the Frontiers in Flight airshow at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 24, 2022. The airshow featured 12 performers and served as a way for military members and installations to show appreciation to local communities and showcase Department of Defense and Air Force capabilities. Wichita is known as the Air Capital of the world, the birthplace of some very famous airframes.

120615-N-BA418-069BALTIMORE (June 15, 2012) Lt. John Hiltz, right wingman of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, flies an F/A-18 Hornet over Baltimore during the Star Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Fleet Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner.”

70224-M-1726S-232. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS YUMA

Flying by Freedom Tower, the Hawaii National Guard (HIANG) F-15 aircraft honor the Pacific Air Force Change of Command ceremony. GEN. Robert L. Rutherford relinquished the command to GEN. John G. Lorber. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air left side view of five USAF Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in Delta formation. Country: Unknown

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilots perform during Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's premier air demonstration squadron.

Seville, 04/21/2021. Flight of the Águila acrobatic patrol of the Air Force. Constitution Avenue. Photo: Vanessa Gómez ARCHSEV.

110805-N-BA418-128 SEATTLE (Aug. 5, 2011) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform a line-abreast flat pass maneuver over Lake Washington during the 62nd annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week. Seafair activities allow U.S. and Canadian sailors and Coast Guard personnel to experience the local community and to promote awareness of the maritime forces.

The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, perform in Toronto, Canada during the 2023 air show season. The Blue Angels are the Navy and Marine Corps' premier flight demonstration squadron, performing in 32 show sites annually.

The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, perform in Toronto, Canada during the 2023 air show season. The Blue Angels are the Navy and Marine Corps' premier flight demonstration squadron, performing in 32 show sites annually.

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