U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s precision aerial demonstration team, line up their F-16 Fighting Falcons at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. Featuring their distinctive red, white, and blue paint schemes, the single-engine fighter jets sit with canopies raised as pilots and ground crews prepare for the day’s activities. The Thunderbirds were a featured attraction at the air show, demonstrating the speed, maneuverability, and precision formation flying that have made the team one of the most recognizable military aviation demonstration teams in the world.