The Thunderbirds have the privilege and responsibility to perform for people all around the world, displaying the pride, precision and professionalism of American Airmen. In every hour-long demonstration, the team combines years of training and experience with an attitude of excellence to showcase what the Air Force is all about.
F-35A DEMO TEAM
“As the first Airmen to fly the F35A operationally every day and deploy it into combat, we know what it can do,” Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander, said. “We’re excited to be able to demonstrate that power, speed and maneuverability to audiences around the world.”
Airshows provide an extraordinary opportunity for the American public to experience up-close the F-35A’s capabilities and the skill of America’s Airmen.
ROB HOLLAND
At a young age Rob’s father took him to an airshow, and from that point on he knew that flying in airshows and entertaining the fans was what he wanted to do with his life. Rob attended Daniel Webster College where he learned to fly, and earned two bachelors degrees. He went on to work as a flight instructor, corporate pilot, and eventually opened his own aerobatic flight school. During this time Rob was honing his flying skills and quickly moving up through the ranks of competition flying.
