Interview with J.K. Switzer Lt. Colonel, USAF (ret) - AudiologyOnline
WEBFeb 7, 2005 · Switzer: Right. It's a supersonic trainer that we use to train aviators before they go out and fly fighters. Beck: What did you fly after the T-38? Switzer: I went to Langley and flew F-15s for a few years, and then I applied for, and was selected to join the Thunderbird Team. Beck: And that's a two year commitment?
USAF Thunderbirds History - Aerobatic Teams
WEBOn Feb 14, 1994, Thunderbird #5 Maj. John Switzer crashed while performing "spiral descent" maneuver at Indiana Springs Auxiliary Airfield, Nevada during winter training. The pilot survived with major injures and was recalled from the team.(Watch accident video).
Thunderbird Officers 1953 to Present
WEBFeb 22, 2009 · Here are all the Thunderbird Officers, their rank, position(s), and years while they were part of the team: Thunderbird Officers 1953 to Present Maj. Richard Catledge
United States Air Force Thunderbirds - Wikipedia
WEBCreated 71 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931 and the United States Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946.
John Switzer | From the Stump: Migrations can prove perilous for …
WEBOct 15, 2016 · John Switzer, For The Columbus Dispatch I wrote in April that the spring migration is a great time to see new or unusual birds in your yard. The same thing goes for the fall migration.
USAF Thunderbirds - Aero Web
WEBThe F-16 Fighting Falcon. Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 Turbofan Engine. Pilots display American airpower. Maintainers keep thunderbirds airborne. Support critical piece of Thunderbird puzzle. Quotes.
Our Team - U.S. Air Force
WEBExperience the power of the USAF Thunderbirds. Meet the pilots and support personnel behind the world's premier air demonstration team. Click to learn more.
John Switzer commentary: It's time to say goodbye to birds …
WEBSep 13, 2015 · Bird guides say green herons migrate to Mexico, Central America and northern South America. I called Jim McCormac, the avian expert for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. He said birds are...
USAF Thunderbirds Association | Once A Thunderbird, Always A Thunderbird
WEBThe USAF Thunderbirds Association promotes a shared purpose to create a welcoming community for all past, current and future Thunderbirds and help preserve our history for generations to come.
Videos of Thunderbird F-16 fighter jet Crash at Airshows while ...
WEBMar 13, 2018 · Thunderbird Crash in 1994 at Indiana Springs Auxiliary Airfield, Nevada during “spiral descent” maneuver. On Feb 14, 1994, Thunderbird #5 Maj. John Switzer crashed while performing “spiral descent” maneuver at Indiana Springs Auxiliary Airfield, Nevada during winter training.