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Thunderbirds set to take flight in Colorado Springs
May 23, 2011 7:32 PM
You might have noticed some thunder in the skies today. That's because the Air Force Thunderbirds are in town. Today the jets took to the skies in preparation for their flyover during Wednesday's Air Force Academy graduation. Two of the pilots are Colorado natives. Capt. Nicholas Holmes, A CSU... more » -
Thunderbirds arrive
May 23, 2011 4:55 PM
The Air Force Thunderbirds are in Colorado Springs practicing for one of their annual appearances - the graduation ceremony of cadets at the Air Force Academy. That happens Wednesday morning. more » -
Watching the Thunderbirds
May 26, 2010 2:54 PM
A ticket to the Air Force Academy graduation is one of the hardest tickets to snag in the Pikes Peak Region. Along with the graduation comes a 30-minute air show by the Air Force Thunderbirds. For those who didn't have a ticket, Interquest Parkway provided a great vantage point... more » -
Thunderbirds doing practice runs today
May 24, 2010 9:43 AM
You can expect to see the Air Force Thunderbirds roaring overhead today, as they practice for Wednesday's graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy. Some roads will be closed around Falcon Stadium during all practices and during graduation, at the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration. You may... more » -
The Thunderbirds are here
May 23, 2010 3:51 PM
The Air Force Thunderbirds have arrived in Colorado Springs. The squadron of F-16 aerial demonstration jets will perform for the graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy on Wednesday. The pilots conducted a re-enlistment ceremony for about 20 airmen at Peterson Air Force Base. Dr. David Benke,... more » -
Heroic teacher gets ride of a lifetime
May 21, 2010 8:09 PM
The middle school teacher who tackled a gunman on a Colorado school campus will take to the skies with the Thunderbirds on Sunday. The Thunderbirds will be in Colorado Springs to support the Air Force Academy graduation. During their visit, they will also take David Benke on a flight. Benke,... more »
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