Side note: Charger ('08-09) sounds very similar to Hollywood ('06-07) on the radios, and going back to JV ('00-01) you'll notice he had more of B Bop's ('99-00) cadence (even though it's hard to believe anyone can top JV's inflection). Seems they often come in pairs before the intonation and cadence changes over the years...
YouTube info wrote:A video dedicated to one of the best and craziest squadrons in the aviation world..
The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-marked USAF jet aircraft. Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while enlisted personnel serve three to four. Replacements must be trained for about half of the team each year, providing a constant mix of experience. The squadron performs no more than 88 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to maintenance difficulty. In addition to their air demonstration responsibilities, the Thunderbirds are part of the USAF combat force and if required, can be rapidly integrated into an operational fighter unit.Since 15 February 1974 the Thunderbirds have been a component of the 57th Wing at Nellis AFB.
The clips were taken from a Lockheed Martin DVD.I do not own any of this footage.
The Thunderbirds
"Knife Edge"
Wild Blue
Fighting Falcon Records
Produced by Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney & the Thunderbirds
P.S. I love the energy in the calls, and the each time either Lunar ('01-02) or Maj. Randy Redell ('03-04) - the squadron Ops O, clears Boss for takeoff. By the way, most the calls are not tied to anything seen on screen in the videos.
