Air Force Thunderbirds
Coverage of Air Force Thunderbirds in the Nexus archive.
- DC marks America’s 250th birthday with flyovers, fireworks and dangerous heat
Washington, D.C., is hosting a 250th anniversary celebration with military flyovers, President Trump's speech, and fireworks, but extreme heat led to the cancellation of the Fourth of July parade. The event, organized by Freedom 250 aligned with the White House, includes the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds, along with a large fireworks finale.
- What’s that noise? What you need to know about DC flyovers Friday and Saturday
Reagan National Airport will close for rehearsals and celebrations on Friday and Saturday as part of the America 250 events, featuring military flyovers, parachute teams, and demonstrations by the Air Force Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and other aircraft. The schedule includes multiple low-flying military formations, FAA-mandated airport shutdowns, and appearances by Air Force One and B-2 stealth bombers.