Wed, Dec 31, 2008
Will Perform More Than 73 Shows
The US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," has
announced its 2009 air show schedule. In their 56th season, the
Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform more than 73 shows in the
United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East.
Entering his second season, Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, the team's
commander and leader, welcomes the opportunity to again represent
the nearly 700,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force
Reserve and civilian Airmen, serving in the United States and
overseas.
"The entire team is excited about our 2009 schedule," Colonel
Thomas said, who commands the Air Combat Command unit. "This year
we are humbled to represent Airmen at locations throughout America
and overseas."
Colonel Thomas will join 11 officers and more than 120 enlisted
Airmen during the 2009 air show season.
"We are focused on making this season thrilling for audiences
from Ocean City, Maryland, to the Far East," said Colonel Thomas,
who leads a demonstration composed of more than 40 aerial maneuvers
and a ground show. "Our team comes from over 30 specialties
throughout the Air Force; they are proud to represent their fellow
Airmen who continually execute the Air Force mission, which is to
Fly, Fight and Win ... in air, space and cyberspace."
The 2009 schedule is below. (Incidentally, ANN finds it
interesting the Thunderbirds will be in Milwaukee, WI in late
July...
just before the annual EAA AirVenture show gets
underway 80 miles north in Oshkosh.
Hmm...)
March
- 21-22 Luke AFB, AZ
- 28-29 MacDill AFB, FL
April
- 4-5 Keesler AFB, MS
- 18-19 Ceiba, Puerto Rico
- 25-26 Langley AFB, VA
May
- 2-3 Robins AFB, GA
- 9-10 Branson, MO
- 15-17 Andrews AFB, MD
- 23-24 Wantagh, NY (Jones Beach)
- 27 USAF Academy, CO
- 30-31 Ellsworth AFB, SD
June
- 6-7 Hill AFB, UT
- 13-14 Ocean City, MD
- 20-21 Dover AFB, DE
- 27-28 Helena, MT
July
- 4-5 Battle Creek, MI
- 11-12 Peoria, IL
- 18-19 Dayton, OH
- 22 Cheyenne, WY
- 25-26 Milwaukee, WI
August
- 8-9 Vienna, OH (Youngstown ARB)
- 15-16 Chicago, IL
- 19 Atlantic City, NJ
- 22-23 Selfridge ANGB, MI
- 29-30 Hillsboro, OR
September
- 5-7 Cleveland, OH
- 12-13 Sacramento, CA
- 19-20 Hickam AFB, HI
- September 22- October 26 Thunderbirds 2009 Far East
Nov
- 7-8 Homestead ARB, FL
- 14-15 Nellis AFB, NV
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