The F-4 Phantom was a fighter jet that entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1961 and eventually found its way to the Air Force two years later only for the Marine Corps to adopt it too. Four ...

Fortunately, the Türk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force, or THK) keeps the Phantom's legacy alive with its active fleet of F-4Es. This past weekend, the Turkish Air Force celebrated 50 years of ...

The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's demonstration flying group, and they have specially modified planes to do it. Here's what they fly.

The pilots posed for a photo on the flight line at NAS Pensacola in front of the General Daniel “Chappie” James F-4 Phantom II jet.

In addition to a showcase of the pilots’ skill, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

If you’ve ever been to an air show, Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds will shift your whole perspective on aerobatics degree of difficulty.

The only confirmed supersonic air-to-air gun kill is credited to a hotshot U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II pilot named Maj. Phil “Hands” Handley. Some airpower pundits consider guns—more ...

The Air Force Thunderbirds roared into Dayton International Airport on Wednesday. The jet team is in town as part of the 50th Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show that will take place this weekend.

The Thunderbirds flew one of their many practice runs this afternoon as they prepare for this weekend’s air show, flying in tight formation over the tarmac in dozens of passes.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to northern Colorado for The Great Colorado Air Show in September 2025 at Loveland airport. Tickets, schedule, Navy planes demo.

The U.S. Phantom F-4 fighter jet, which South Korea has just retired from use, acts as a metaphor for the countries’ security alliance. It’s also a hell of a ride.

USAF Thunderbirds Wednesday at Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024 Wings Over Warren Colorado air show canceled parking event tickets entrance where to watch Blue Angels.