1983-1985AVIATION
U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS F-16 FIGHTING FALCON
USAF Thunderbirds dates to the time period between 1983-1985, when SSgt Steve Geoghegan served as Crew Chief with SSgt Paul Cantwell and Capt. John Bostick
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Created 65 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the United States Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946 and the French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931.
The Thunderbirds Squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially marked aircraft. The squadron's name is taken from the legendary creature that appears in the mythologies of several indigenous North American cultures.
Ladies & Gentlemen 'The Blue Angels' (13:50) master # 214
The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron was formed in 1946 by the United States Navy. The unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931.
USAF Thunderbirds dates to the time period between 1983-1985, when SSgt Steve Geoghegan served as Crew Chief with SSgt Paul Cantwell and Capt. John Bostick
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Created 65 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the United States Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946 and the French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931.
The Thunderbirds Squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially marked aircraft. The squadron's name is taken from the legendary creature that appears in the mythologies of several indigenous North American cultures.
Ladies & Gentlemen 'The Blue Angels' (13:50) master # 214
The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron was formed in 1946 by the United States Navy. The unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931.
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NAVAL FORCES MILITARY AIRCRAFT TRAINING FACILITY. AIRCRAFT MECHANICS INSPECTING, SERVICING, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND REPAIRING THE STRUCTURE, ENGINES AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FLEET. CU ON HAND TURNING KNOBS, WRENCHES, PLIERS AND OTHER TOOLS. VARIOUS LIGHTS TURNING ON. PRECISE MEASUREMENTS BEING TAKING. SOME FAST CU SHOTS OF THE VARIOUS DECALS ON THE PLANES. STARTS AND STRIPES, THE #1 NUMERAL SURROUNDED BY 12 SMALL BLACK STARS . SEVERAL JETS BEING WORKED IN HANGER ON RUNWAY.
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INSIDE NAVAL HQ SPECIAL OPERATIONS ENGINEERS INFORMATION OFFICE AND DESK WORK, TALKING ON PHONE. VINTAGE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EARLY BASIC DOS TEXT ON SCREEN. BLUE ANGEL OFFICERS TALKING AND WORKING TOGETHER. SOME STANDING SOME SITTING AT MEETING TABLE LOOKING OVER CHARTS AND CHALK BOARD.
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USA NAVAL MILITARY BLUE ANGELS PILOTS AND AIRCRAFT MECHANICS INSPECTING, SERVICING, AND CLEANING THE JET PLANES. WORKING ON THE WINGS, ENGINES , LANDING GEAR, AND GLASS CANOPY THAT GOES OVER THE COCKPIT. PULLING OUT THE LOCKING PINS GETTING EVERYTHING READY AND SET UP FOR FLIGHT.
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PILOTS WALKING TO THEIR PLANES IN A HIGHLY CHOREOGRAPH "WALK DOWN" PRE-FLIGHT ROUTINE. ALL OF THE PILOTS CLIMB INTO AND ENTER THEIR JET COCKPITS. ALL OF THEM MOVING AT THE EXACT SAME TIME. EVERY STEP EVERY MOVE IS PERFECTLY SYNCHRONIZED. EACH PLANE HAS ANOTHER OFFICER ASSISTING THE PILOTS WITH THE SAFETY GEAR AND HELMETS. AFTER PILOTS ARE SECURE THE BUBBLE GLASS CANOPY LOWERS AND THE PLANES LINE UP AND ALL TAKE OFF TOGETHER IN FORMATION.
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U.S. AIR FORCE USAF THUNDERBIRDS AIR DEMONSTRATION SQUAD F-16 FIGHTING FALCONS FLYING TOGETHER IN FORMATION. BLUE SKY ABOVE, LAND BELOW AND MOUNTAINS IN BG. SIX JET PLANE AEROBATIC TEAM DOING SYNCHRONIZED AERIAL STUNTS, FLIPS, AND UPSIDE DOWN MANEUVERS
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THE BLUE ANGELS FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON. FLYING TOGETHER IN FORMATION. BLUE SKY ABOVE, LAND BELOW AND MOUNTAINS IN BG. JET PLANE AEROBATIC TEAM DOING SYNCHRONIZED AERIAL STUNTS, FLIPS, AND UPSIDE DOWN MANEUVERS. 7-18 HORNETS
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VARIOUS QUICK CUTS OF FIGHTER AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF AND LANDING ON A AIRCRAFT CARRIER / WARSHIP. ALSO SHOTS OF DIFFERENT MILITARY PERSONAL AND EQUIPMENT WORKING ON THE WARSHIP. CU OF RADAR SATELLITES SPINNING, LANDING GEAR , WINGS, AND WHEELS OF THE PLANES, E-2 HAWKEYE (AEW) AIRCRAFT "SUPER FUDD" SOLDIERS, HELICOPTERS, AIRMEN, ETC. WAR MACHINE. ACTIVE DUTY. TOP GUN LOOKING PILOTS WORKING AND WALKING TOGETHER.
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BLUE ANGELS PILOTS WALKING TO THEIR PLANES IN A HIGHLY CHOREOGRAPH "WALK DOWN" PRE-FLIGHT ROUTINE. ALL OF THE PILOTS CLIMB INTO AND ENTER THEIR BLUE F-18 HORNET JET COCKPITS. ALL OF THEM MOVING AT THE EXACT SAME TIME. EVERY STEP EVERY MOVE IS SYNCHRONIZED. EACH PLANE HAS ANOTHER OFFICER ASSISTING THE PILOTS WITH THE SAFETY GEAR AND HELMETS. AFTER PILOTS ARE SECURE THE BUBBLE GLASS CANOPY LOWERS AND THE PLANES LINE UP FOR TAKE OFF. ALSO MANY CUT AWAY SHOTS OF FANS AND SPECTATORS OF ALL AGES WATCHING THE AIR SHOW FROM THE SIDELINE VIEWING AREAS.
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BLUE ANGELS CARGO PLANE LOCKHEED C-130T HERCULES, NICKNAMED "FAT ALBERT" MOVING ON RUNWAYS AND BEING DIRECTED MY GROUND CONTROL. SHOT FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE PLANE. UNLOADING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL . BLUE ANGELS FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON ON RUNWAY, IN OFFICES, AND PREPARING AIRCRAFT FOR TAKE OFF. AIRCRAFT MECHANICS WORKING IN HANGERS. MILITARY OFFICE PERSONAL WORKING ON COMPUTERS. FUELING THE PLANE. TAKING OFF AND FLYING AWAY
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THE BLUE ANGELS FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON. F-18 HORNET JETS TAKING OFF FROM RUNWAYS. FLYING TOGETHER IN FORMATION AND SEPARATELY. BLUE SKY ABOVE, LAND BELOW AND MOUNTAINS IN BG. JET PLANE AEROBATIC TEAM DOING SYNCHRONIZED AERIAL STUNTS, FLIPS, AND UPSIDE DOWN MANEUVERS. FLYING OVER CROWD WATCHING THE AIR SHOW. FLY OVERS. POV FROM COCKPIT. HIGH SPEED SUPERSONIC COMBAT JETS.
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