F-16 Falcon - Thunderbirds FormationThe Thunderbirds are the Air Demonstration Squadron of the U. S. Air Force, based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the U. S. 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