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by Lawndart
Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: T-birds F-16D
Replies: 2
Views: 19391

Re: T-birds F-16D

Generally, all but a few early Block 30 GE engines have the MCID (big mouth) inlet, and all PW engines have the NSI (small mouth) inlet.

GE = Block 30, 40, 50 etc.
PW = Block 32, 42, 52 etc.

The Thunderbirds fly C & D Block 52s.
by Lawndart
Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2021 Davis-Monthan AFB - USAF Thunderbirds
Replies: 0
Views: 38851

2021 Davis-Monthan AFB - USAF Thunderbirds

Saturday - High Show


Sunday - High Show
by Lawndart
Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2021 Pacific Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds
Replies: 0
Views: 40196

2021 Pacific Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds

High Show Practice
by Lawndart
Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2021 Cleveland Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds
Replies: 0
Views: 39032

2021 Cleveland Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds

6-ship High Show until LBB, then 5-ship High Show /w Rapid Recovery
by Lawndart
Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: Looking for Thunderbird archival help
Replies: 3
Views: 26141

Re: Looking for Thunderbird archival help

You could try to reach out to the TB Alumni Association about your project, and ask for their help identifying the crew chiefs for the 1984 #5 jet…

https://www.tbaa.org/
by Lawndart
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: Looking for Thunderbird archival help
Replies: 3
Views: 26141

Re: Looking for Thunderbird archival help

Welcome! I believe you have the correct 1984 pilots for the positions you mentioned. I’m by no means an expert at serial numbers, but these links might help you: F-16.net: F-16 Aircraft Database - USAF Thunderbirds F-16s 1984 #5: F-16.net: F-16 Aircraft Database - Airframe Details for F-16 #81-0679 ...
by Lawndart
Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2021 Pocono Raceway Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds (w/ Comms)
Replies: 0
Views: 26410

2021 Pocono Raceway Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds (w/ Comms)

Flat Show (with Missing Man flown at the end in memory of GEICO Skytyper pilot Andy “Trav” Travnicek)
by Lawndart
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: USAF Thunderbirds Discussion
Topic: 2021 Atlantic City Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds (w/ Comms)
Replies: 0
Views: 10279

2021 Atlantic City Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds (w/ Comms)

High Show (until Rapid Recovery flown in lieu of High Bomb Burst)


Low Show


High Show