Military Aviation

Demonstration pilots undergo rigorous selection and training before joining elite teams. Behind the breathtaking maneuvers are rigorous selection processes, intensive training cycles, and strict safety...

The Blue Angels perform their iconic diamond formation in F/A-18 Super Hornets. Both teams sit at the absolute pinnacle of precision flying and thrill millions...

The Blue Angels demonstrate their signature diamond formation in Super Hornets. Blue Angels training updates have gotten complicated with all the speculation flying around about...

Blue Angels flying in formation with wingtip separation measured in feet. Six jets. Closing speeds approaching 1,000 miles per hour. Vertical separation measured in feet,...

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick Belinski gets seated into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke AFB. Photo: USAF/DVIDS Thunderbirds cockpit tours have gotten complicated with...

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The Thunderbirds welcomed Captain Marcus Chen as their new Lead Solo pilot during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base last week. Captain Chen brings...

The Complete History of Military Demonstration Teams: From Barnstormers to Modern Precision Flying Military flight demonstration teams have captivated audiences for over a century, evolving...