Thunderbirds at the Air Force Academy: 8 unforgettable moments, milestones from the past 6 decades

Thunderbirds at the Air Force Academy: 8 unforgettable moments, milestones from the past 6 decades

The Thunderbirds have been an Air Force Academy graduation staple for more than six decades, according to the academy website. Thunderbird pilots were present when the class of 1959 graduated, even though they didn't fly because the ceremony was held indoors. Here's a look at other key moments in Thunderbirds history with the Air Force Academy.

Former Thunderbirds Pilots Applaud New Netflix Documentary

Former Air Force Thunderbirds pilots praised a new Netflix documentary about the branch’s premier aerial demonstration team, saying it captured the highs and lows of life in an air show where extraordinary is the norm, and anything less can put lives at risk. “Watching it brought back all of those wonderful feelings of being on point with five other jets tucked in neatly right underneath my wings,” said retired Col. John “JV” Venable, who comma…