The Thunderbirds, officially known as the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighter Falcon, the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 9, 2017. The Thunderbirds performed their hour-long demonstration at speeds up to 600 mph and flew just a few feet of one another between wingtip to wingtip. This highly maneuverable fighter has proven to be one of the world's best precision tactical bomber and air-to-air combat aircraft.

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