2008 McGuire AFB Open House - USAF Thunderbirds (1)

[maldmc2]

in my opinion this season was Aviation History in motion. USAF Thunderbirds Lead solo #5American woman figter pilot, oposing solo #6 African American man fighter pilot.the 2nd time i saw the team i had to fight back a joyful emotion. Things are in place for one to fail, they truly are the best of the Best.

[ahrimanes]

@maldmc2 As much as I prefer The Blue Angels, this is one area that The Thunderbirds have them beat; The Blue Angels have yet to have a female pilot on their team.

[fadedflage]

Fifi.

[Bradjet63]

I ran a flight school. Chief Pilot. Women are very good instructors and pilots. 11,926 hours talking..

Brad

[drbackjack]

7:40

Camera hog.

[Rodrigo2838]

must admit their intro and demo are amazing......

[nahuras]

Watch "TURKISH STARS"

[RainbowManification]

These guys are responsible for developing my pasion for aviation. I remember when I started going to airshows when I was 8 years old, I remember thinking, "These guys are amazing, Id love to do this one day." Then I purchased Microsoft Flight Simulator X a few years ago and that inspired me to start flight training.

[RainbowManification]

I almost flagged this video for sexual content

[kirkindog]

Makes Me Proud to Be An AMERICAN!

[EC0082]

i remember going to the air shows at McGuire :) i havnt been in a long time :/

[145Slap789]

I can remember when they flew the F-4 Phantom when I was a kid......

It's awesome to hear them fire them engines up and still put a smile on this old kids face once again,

GO USAF!!!,

[BlowoutBob]

i love the Thunderbirds!

[TheSweetAssMan]

What is the name of the song starting with a siren, around 7:40?

[kjrbs]

@TheSweetAssMan Highroller by crystal method

[RJSAviator76]

@TheSweetAssMan

High Roller by The Crystal Method

[claudiomatex]

the guy in 0:39 ¿is not the guy from this video? " Jet Pilot music video "

[unlimited00]

I removed a stuck screw on one. 3 i think

[azsaradunn]

I love how they all GET INTO their planes the exact same way, in cync. XD That's the US Armed Forces for you. To quote Joey from Friends, "There's noone better, there's noone grrrreater!"

[azsaradunn]

@cyberian While I don't think there's anything wrong with a female pilot, or a woman having a job, you seem to be speaking as if it's degrading or shameful to be a stay at home mother. Some women think there's nothing more noble than for a woman to raise her children and care for her family. Personally, I'm a little offended at that insinuation. However, you're right about women in combat. In the USSR all of the snipers were women. So it's not a new concept. Maybe these people live under rocks?

[jazzsax1965]

@Blkserpent1:  Looks like the individuals making sexist comments about the female pilot aren't the only one's with their LOST minds stuck in the past!

[Jetfire108]

@Blkserpent1 ur a dumbass

[59cva]

the best of the best? they cant land in 300 ft. TAKE A SEAT IN THE FRONT OFFICE FLY NAVY!

[MrStrobe21]

@59cva Neither could the navy without arresting cables.

[RainbowManification]

Saw them today at Defenders of Freedom Airshow and Open House at Offut AFB, Nebraska. Clear blue skies, but alittle windy, still a great day for flying.

[colinjd123]

i was there and i still don't know why they took sooooooo long to taxi and take off

[fadedflage]

@colinjd123 There are a lot of operational checks that have to be done. If any of the hydraulic systems is low on fluid, they have to hook up and service it down at End Of Runway with engines still running, then check it again. These checks have to be made with engine running.

[WrathoftheReaper]

Thunderbird #5's number is upside down.... Was that intentional?

[jazzsax1965]

@WrathoftheReaper: Yes, they have been doing that for years with the lead solo aircraft.

[WrathoftheReaper]

@jazzsax1965 Why? Just to signify the lead Solo plane? Or is there more to it?

[jazzsax1965]

@WrathoftheReaper: Exactly!  There's nothing more to it.

[crazyclarks1]

thry never fly whats up with that

[colinjd123]

@crazyclarks1 there is a part 2 to this video

[TACOxCLANx]

its crazy how those people stay in step so perfecly

[dk410]

thunderbirds are awesome, saw them at the Tucson, AZ airshow, and i just saw them yesterday at the abilene, TX airshow. I'm curious as to what the Blue Angels can do.

[DeathsIntent96]

saw them in lakeland yesterday one of the best experiences in my life

[kiyulf4]

Saw them today in lakeland. It was sooooooo awesome.

[Adamkhang18]

Never saw the thunder birds fly but saw the blue angels both teams r good can't wait to join the u.s. Airforce

[CzapigaKielbasa]

I saw them on 20 March in Tucson at Davis Manthon.

[balzich14]

Im seeing them tommorow @ Maxwell AFB and i cant wait to join the us airforce.

[steelsword100]

Im a 12 year old kid and my dreams are to join the USAF

[offlimits2u]

These guys make me so proud to be America.

[rtrThanos]

Sweet. Thunderbirds are coming to Wings over Pittsburgh, September 11th. It's going to be an AWESOME show.

[ubermarklar]

"An noble symbol of freedom".... I heard "I notable symbol of Fascism"

[1209mnbv]

what are those hand signals mean (between 12.00-14.00). does that mean something or are they just doing it for fun?

[ubermarklar]

13:58: "Hail Satan No.4." "Roger that flight surgeon"

[unlimited00]

i know that captain (7:43) can see the person filming... she should probably get the fuck outta the way. i would

[Kat101991]

This show was awesome! My dad works at the Aerial Port as the Air Terminal Operations Manager and I was able to go the day before the show and see the Thunderbirds practice from the roof of the building...absolutely amazing.

[CardShark989]

even though they steal blue angle moves they're still cool

[Pointeman1]

Oh Man! This video made Christmas come a couple of days early! I'm soooo glad I happened across it. It's just a shame that all aviation enthusiasts don't get to see the show on the ground which is almost as good as in the air! BIG THANKS! For sharing with with all of us!

[hawkplaya94]

i wonder what song that is at bout :17

[arforcepilot]

Let them fly them!!1 There great!!

[MarkGarrison]

I just love seeing white people "raise the roof." lol.

[skipplet]

@MarkGarrison As if blacks look any less ridiculous...

[StatingPanic]

Got the chills from watching this :) I've seen 'em twice now and the blue angels. Love them both!

[lighthammer2531]

I love that upside-down 5 lol. I used to live near Nellis and watch these guy practice every now and then.

[collinsUSAF]

you cant get mad at her shes one of the best pilots on the thunderbirds team. im going to see them in februaury. i cant wait until i start flying for the usaf.

[nr4481]

if you are going to fly in the airforce try to ether go to the academy like i am or go to college early my recrutier always says work hard early relax after

[cyberian2000]

some of these people here are still stuck in the 40's where women stayed home and cooked. 2 of my flight instructors were female and one was a 90 POUNDER while teaching me on a multiengine aircraft. some of the best co pilots i ever been with are women. so smell the coffee it's its 2009.

[ngieen]

that was a great period when the hole entity of women stayed home and cooked food. while WE did what it takes to be a men. those super wonder women with black t-shirts are just amazons bitches that should learn the lesson of how to cook a cheesecake

[Jetfire108]

@ngieen aww are ya ma because she can do this and u cant LOL!!!

[ngieen]

@Jetfire108 the only thing she can do and i cant is getting down on a hard ^*&,

[Jetfire108]

@ngieen well I dont think she would do that to a sexest pig like urself for 1 and I dont see you fling F-16 anytime soon

[ngieen]

@Jetfire108 jetfire from your behind is what you nick suggest. and since you are fueled on your national junk food it can be very lethal gasses coming out from your little hole. is that what your mouth smell like?

[Jetfire108]

@ngieen umm thats fucking stupid but ill let ya run with that lol

[shakira40]

@cyberian2000 agreed also im a crew cheif on f-16's and the female maintainers are just as good as anyone!

[JTguy84]

@cyberian2000 ur right.. and who wouldnt want a hot chick with ya on a long flight!!!

[Kluge1217]

Women DONT belong in combat ever, PERIOD!

[Jetfire108]

@Kluge1217 and ur a dumbass for thinking that ur better then a women

[deltadevil09]

yall can't get mad because she can fly planes better than yall!!! get on her level she worked for it, she deserves to show why she's the best!! keep being spectators because that's what yall do best.

[yemtt]

SO??

[dtfan428]

I don't think woman should be allowed in the thunderbirds. Actually I don't think woman should be in the military at all,

[amthunder1]

Ah you know, its all about political correctness and all that. I know, she looks out of place but, what you gonna do.

What's next? The Thunderettes? lol

[AirFreaKz]

Why that?

[Jetfire108]

@dtfan428 ur just another dumbass thinking ur better then a women she has the same rights as u do an can do the same as u

[Rickey85]

I live in florence NewJersey an I was there. one of the best airshows

[herprunner]

Cool! Whens the next one?

[Rodrigo2838]

The songs that the T-Birds use for their shows are AWESOME. specially their intro show.

the bad is that i cant find them.

[wgreen44]

ANyone know the name of the song that starts at 7:23

[Speedygonsolaz]

Crystal Method High Roller

I believe

[gunitgang45]

god i miss living there

[hyfye12345]

The song that starts at 00:17

[hyfye12345]

What is the name of the first song?

[lantheman1]

my dad flew with leiutenant colonol rob skelton

[skipplet]

@lantheman1 He's a cool dude.

[YAPSparanormal]

Blue Angels are WAY better

[szdude8]

ya and louder

[monkyman522]

LOLOLOL i was there!!!!!!!!!!!! i was under the big aircraft carrier!

[kurqu86]

heard a rumor these guys are coming to australia later in the year. Can't wait!!!

[Lanny1966]

Great vid! Love the interaction from the pilots! Didn't know they did that. Thanks.

[noles33]

best stuff on the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brookwest]

Does anyone have the video of Rc F 16 that is 22 ft. long with Thunderbird colors. It has the Matrix Reloaded Music playing inthe background?

[duplex97]

whats the song at 15:04

[taktikal24]

Heroes of War by David Robidoux

[marker106]

i was there and where i was the speakers stopped working!!! i have a vid if u want me to post it it has most but not all of the show because of battery :(

[KevinReppert]

BEST IN THE BIZZ!!!!!!!

[fanofmusic221]

at 8:39 does anyone know the song?

[RJSAviator76]

The Crystal Method - High Roller

[fanofmusic221]

seen the thunder birds 3 times (rochester,mcguire, niagra falls).

[sytyoklahoma]

4:50 reminds me of the State Farm commercial... Thunderbirds are awesome!

[hawkplaya94]

wow thats stupid

theres barely any 2nd leiutenants in the thunderbirds except for maintenence but no pilots are second leiutenants haha

[skynet109157]

why would a butterbar be a member of the thunderbirds....and hows that stupid...they have like 6 mnths in the service....they dont even know how to lace there boots up yet..

[ilovealvinthechipmun]

not as better than red arrows

but better planes

[danswft]

wow if u hook up headphones 2 ur computr sounds like ur right at the show esp if u put full volum

[bleyland629]

great stuff but do they really have to be so dramatic.

[mrmechanic29]

well they are trying to recuit airmen, that is there mission after all...

[DG121480]

That 2nd Leiutenant was a hottie.

[wipesaver]

you mean, the captain?

[DG121480]

Gold or silver bars? Air force is different from Navy I guess.

[ThunderbirdsTeam2]

wHAT IS THAT SONG THAT SAID "THIS TRANSMISSION YOU GOT IT )

[702cesar]

Crystal Method High Roller

[ThunderbirdsTeam2]

What Kind Of Camera Is tHIS

[AirForce108456]

Is that Gettysburg (movie)sundtrack at 12:05? I think it is.

[blueangel0394]

there in houston this weekend and im going to see them

[smartyjones2004]

I went to the Wings Over Marietta Air Show on Oct 18, 2008 and it was just amazing. I was extremely impressed by the raw and impeccable air power that the USAF has. There is no way anyone in the world can challenge these guys.

Good Luck in your future endeavors USAF!!!

[Nielzep]

Do they ever come in Europe please ? :p

Thunderbirds , europe is calling for you guys! :p

[ThunderbirdsTeam2]

yeah they go to europe look it up online

i know they did a show in poland

[andrewefitzpatrick]

im going to andrews air force base in dc next year to see them. im so excited. i hear that is the best. and i know there the best of the best!!

[AtlantiXYL]

I saw the same thing at Kansas City airshow 2008

[MCR101789]

1 word AMAZING. I went to the one in MA. It was Awesome

[dptcruiser]

love the video, but who was the "chick" with her head in the video???? spent 4 years active duty 15 year married to it. What a slob, is this what are military has come to GOD HELP US> What happen to regs??????

[princewilliams90]

tundb

[amgv8400]

What's the name of the song after the Olympic Fanfare where is start at :19.

Thanks

[soosanigrl]

i was there!

[taktikal24]

I think all the little interactions between the pilots and the ground crew are hilarious between 12:40 and 14:40.

[jeremyellis17]

seen them on sunday in kansas city there so awesome

[mercus151]

yeh watchin these things live are just unreal...it makes me glad to know that the different aircraft they had here are all on our side...

[waterdogtx915]

Airshowfan: My dad worked for General Dynamics/ Lockheed for 49+ years, he considered these his babies. He passed away they day of this show, June 1, 2008. This video reminds us of him so much. It brings back many memories of all the air shows we attended. I even remember the Thunderbirds flying the F100,s. This video was a great posting, thank you for the memories and tears of joy. Here,s 5 and a fav!!!

[SkullakaAce]

They're awesome! Met all of them and got sigs. Maj. Samantha Weeks(Lead solo) is awesome.

BTW you make the best videos. What camera equipment do you use?

[colinjd123]

i was at the show

[mepizzasmangled]

so was i cool wasin it

[colinjd123]

i was there

[Keebler9393]

LET'S GO 5

SAMANTHA WEEKS!!!!

I'm sorry i didn't get to meet you

but i'll see oyu soon ^.^

[Sleeperking05]

Yeah, she probably gets plenty of attention from the pilots.

[Sleeperking05]

who's the little hotties in and out of the shot with the aviator glasses on and hair pulled back?

[airshowfansh]

If you're referring to the brunette, that's Captain Elizabeth Kreft - Thunderbird #12

[SkullakaAce]

hmm I never saw Capt. Elizabeth Kreft Public affairs officer at the Rochester air show. But I did see Maj. Charla Quayle (9). The Flight Surgeon.

[Pappy314]

Crystal Method: High Roller

[catmandrummer14]

I was at that show!!!

[xpajamaxpartyx]

does anyone know the name of the song beginning at 7:14?

[amgv8400]

Great Footage Airshowfansh, I can't wait to see them at Travis AFB :)

[Box151]

They do this everyshow, doesn't matter what theme song makes you feel good. It's a awesome show.

[mrmechanic29]

that song that starts when they start taxing, is that from the movie Gettysburg?

[taktikal24]

I believe so

[CallistaZM]

Yes it is. I own the soundtrack.

[airshow4444]

The best in Blue, the Thunderbirds!

[ThunderHenshin32]

great demonstration:) Proud to witness this as i considered aviation as my passion.