The United States Air Force Thunderbirds
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Omg, I'm going to spend money with another one of Simon's sponsors. Never bought from any other channel before. The first one was Simon introducing me to a brand of male hair removal tools.
Just waiting for my father-in-law to confirm my wife's time of birth and I'll order one of these maps.
My father retired from the USAF as a medic . I enlisted into the US Navy . Respect to the Thunderbirds , but I prefer the US Navy Blue Angels .
Bit annoyed tbh Simon. This isn't a dig at you but the platform I watch you on. Since ordering from your sponsor which is a business that relies on surprise...... every single video I've watched since I keep getting their adverts despite placing the most expensive order they offer and now I have to keep trying to turn the volume down so my wife doesn't know this company exists yet.
Why does the Internet advertise more incessantly the products that you've already bought?
Thunderbirds, Snowbirds, Red Arrows, AND Blue Angels in one airshow?!? That would have been awesome to attend!
And how 🤩🤩
Seen all but not all at once. Lucky you. I being a USAF brat and Navy aircrew vet. Have to say the Red Arrows performed the best show of all.
It was.
Huntington Beach CA airshow in 2021. Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and the Snowbirds
I was asking for this.
I grew up in Vegas, watching them practice all the time. At 8, I snapped a picture of them flying into the Sun, blew up the pic and tried to give it to them. They all signed it and we got a special tour at Nellis.
You did it! Saw your comments on tons of videos, that's some serious persistence
That guy got his Thunderbirds video! Simon, a man of the people!
Yeah, Michael will be happy
Indeed. I was thinking the same thing.
I know right! I saw they guy campaigning for a Thunderbird video in the comments. Hilarious I guess I wasn't the only one who saw that.
@@Kargoneth LOL same here. Holy shit he did it
Squeaky wheel gets the grease! I'm happy for dude!
Since you've mentioned the Snowbirds, Red Arrows and Blue Angels, you can't get away without doing a video on each of them!! I know a bit of the history of the Red Arrows (being a Brit), but next to nothing about the others. I'd love to learn more!!
Since I was born at Nellis AFB, NV, the then and current home of the USAF Thunderbirds, they've always held a special place in my memory and my heart.
Oh man, someone has been requesting this for a while. Love to see a creator that listens to his audience!!
I def go through the comments and take notes of things, and I know some of the folks who write for me do the same :)
Canada's Snowbirds next?
I live in southeast Arizona, near Libby Army Airfield. I am not sure why, but for the previous 2 weeks, the Thunderbirds have been using the airfield to practice their airshow. Twice a day, every day, for 2 weeks straight they would fly their routine. Sometimes as a solo, and sometimes in a formation of 2 or 4 planes, they would scream directly over my house at an altitude of about 200' and cranked over in a 2~3 G turn; it was great!!!
My cousin was a Thunderbird (number 7Jet).. Tragically was killed in a house fire when he was with the team. Got to meet a lot of the officers and enlisted at his funeral which had a flyover as well. Went to quite a bit of shows and got to see a lot of what goes on behind the scene that the general public doesn’t.. Very interesting how detailed and coordinated everything is..
Ok. How about a video on the US Navy's Blue Angeles? They are my favorite!
When I turned 6 years old, we were living in Albany, Georgia, across the street from the flight line of Turner Air Force Base. That year the Thunderbirds were performing on my birthday, so we watched them from our front yard before going inside to get cake and ice cream. This was in the mid 1960s.
That's quite a birthday present !
I was fortunate to see the Thunderbirds as a teenager (probably 1976 for the bicentennial). They were amazing! I'll post a couple of pictures, when I find the one where the jet was about 50 ft. off the ground flying at 600 mph
I saw the thunderbirds up close at the recent wings over Houston airshow, they live up to the legend
I remember seeing the Blue Angels....just so amazing, videos don't donit justice.
Lived next to Langley AFB growing up and most years the Thunderbirds would do a preseason show for the bass and bigwigs down from DC. They also flew right over my apt balcony here in Austin the other year for the supporting the Healthcare givers. I may be Navy retiree (Go Blue Angels) but love seeing them fly.
Seen them more times than I can count. So good
I've always wanted to see a crossover show with the Blue angels and the thunderbirds
They are forbiden to perform less than 100 miles apart. They got a special permission in 2008 for the Québec City show.
It is amazing there has been so few casualties. It would take very little to cause an accident flying at those speeds so close together.
Yes! I've been wanting this! I've gone to their show before, and it is amazing!!
With as many videos that are being sponsored by star maps, they must have paid an astronomical amount
The Blue Angels have video on YT (as do other teams I'm sure) showing the training and how they do the shows. Only the lead plane is watching the surroundings, the rest of the pilots watch a spot on the next plane and basically keep it in same the position on cockpit window throughout the maneuver. The lead pilot calls out the start of each maneuver and they all have to time it spot on. Talk about trusting your wingman, having nerves of steel and a steady hand.
The announcer you hear at the shows is actually one of the pilots, at least for the Blue Angels. There are more pilots than fly in each show so new ones always being trained. Pretty fascinating stuff.
YAY!!! One of my suggestions (military air teams).
Blue Angels can't be too far off.
I just asked for that video. Great minds think a like.
Red Arrows (The British team) need their own video
I grew up next to Nellis airforce base. Watched them all the time.
I’ve watched too much family guy, Simon says, 69 years I say out loud in an empty room “Giggity”
My cousin flew a side slot for 2 yrs and then as commander for 2 yrs. There was a show here in town and his mom came to visit us. We all sat out on the runway as special guests to watch him fly the lead plane. It was such a thrill. They really are so loud up close. There is a lot pomp to their pre-show activities and that was so interesting.
Thank you, finally! I too have been asking for this!!
Don’t forget the blue angels.
They are a little better with precision at shows!!
I saw The Thunderbirds at an air show years ago. They were spectacular.
We have the snowbirds here in🇨🇦❤️
Went to elementary school in Indian Springs. I remember the school would let us go watch them practice during school hours.
Thanks for the video Simon!
Michael Pipkin is going to love this vid 😆
@@michaelpipkin9942 I'm glad you ķept asking, it was an enjoyable watch.
Can you do the history of The Thunderbirds?
Their history is.................WAIT... YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew I would see you here, your dreams came true. What's next for Michael Pipkin?
Very impressed with your recap. Well done!
3:05 - Mid roll ads
When I was a kid I sat in the cockpit of a thunderbirds F4 Phantom.
As an American it was weird to realize it never heard of this crew. When I grew up, (Florida, 80's) I only ever heard of or saw the Blue Angels.
Another interesting video. Thanks.
69 years, Nice!
Amazing, now we need one on Gerry Andersons Thunderbirds 😉
Anybody else catch that "control stick actuator" reference
I have a die-cast model of 1 of those very F16's ever since the late 90's ;)
I got to see them today. Amazing.
Now one for the Blue Angels please!
Wikipedia cannot hold a candle to Simon.
Thanks for a wonderful video. On this topic, could you please make a video about probbably the craziest bunch of pilots in the world, the Flying Bulls?
Not to be overly critical, but you missed an accident. In the 70's (not sure what year anymore,) the #7 jet flamed out when landing in Cheyenne Wyoming. It had two flightcrew members onboard. One of them ejects and landed on top of the rodeo stadium and broke his leg from the fall, the other, I believe was the pilot, ejected when the fuselage was on its side and he ejected into a hotdog stand, which killed him.
I grew up in Cheyenne and remember this accident. Pilot stayed with plane to avoid campers at Frontier Park. A kid was injured on the ground. I think the crash was on take off, not landing due to the way the runways are set up, though I’m not positive.
@@christianshute1818 I grew up in Cheyene too! I lived off of the top of Ridge Road. My best friend and I used to go on top of their hose stables to watch them come in. I remember that morning like it was yesterday. It was foggy and drizzly, and pretty darned cold (as you know, that's really not saying much...) and no T-Birds! aparantley, the accident happened before we got up there, and we got up there early.
Surviving several fatalities is a very poor choice of words
Factboy: over the last 69 years
Me: giggidy... Wait no puns ....oh this aint brain blaze
Nice video, Mr. Whistler. If you haven’t already done so, hope you can post a similar video on the US Navy Blue Angels.
Ooooo, it's planes again - I wonder what Fact Boi will stuff up this time.
2:15 - Got it: He said "F104" whilst showing footage of F105. The caption was right though.
Ad this to:
1) Show picture of B25 Mitchell when talking about P38 Lightning
2) Show picture of A6 Intruder while talking about S3 Viking.
I think most people would be stunned by how much smaller the F-16C the Thunderbirds fly is compared to the F/A-18C Hornet, much less the F/A-18E Super Hornet, the Blue Angels now fly.
You've opened Pandora's box now Simon, you have to do the other groups now too.
I think the Thunderbirds do more precision maneuvers but the Blue Angels tend to perform at lower altitude so are a bit more entertaining.
Michael will be so happy
They fly like they're playing a video game, insofar as doing beautiful maneuvers. But, there is no respawn button. They are some brave men and women.
Can I have some free beard oils?
Oh thank God we won't have to hear the cries of those wanting a T'Birds video any more. But now the Blue Angels crowd will start bouncing off the walls though. :-)
Canada has the Snowbirds.
Oh. They got a mention in the video. Splendid.
Have seen them multiple times at the Abbotsford International Airshow!
The video ended on a NICE note.
8:55 I was in Québec City for that show.
Basically the U.S version of the Red Arrows
Has he done the red arrows? I haven't seen one. If not I am unsubscribing. Simons British and should of done them first. Also, they are the world's BEST display team...
@@andywilson5828 I'm not sure. It would make an interesting companion video to this one.
Simon's wedding day, AKA the day fact boi only recorded two youtube videos.
What? No "click that like button, and as always, thank you for watching."??
Any knowledge of if/how the Acrojets fit into the lineage? My great uncle (Howard Jensen) was the original commander of the group. Family 'legend' is that the Acrojets were the forerunners of the Thunderbirds...
The F-4 Tbirds arguably the most magnificent of all. That said with all due respect to my all time favorite fighter of all the F-16. The F-4's roar is unequaled. The fact it was followed by the T-38 was disappointing. I'd love to see the Tbirds in F-22, but that's highly unlikely.
The image of the jets flying belly-to-belly is insane.
You have to do our Red Arrows now
Today's sponsor must have paid the big bucks to have it on every channel today
Now lets see if watch collector Simon mentions the Rolex thunderbird turnograph
Cool! Now can you please do RAFAT (The Red Arrows)
Excellent video
Just gonna say that while yes, it is clear that Simon listens to his audience and makes videos about topics we request, let's be real: given the preponderance of content he puts out, he was bound to get to it eventually. If you're thinking about it, he's GOING to make a video about it, FACT.
Simon the Encyclopedia Whisper-ler
Simonpedia should be his next channel idea.
The Thunderbirds wish they were the Blue Angels.
You should just do a series on different display teams!
Red Arrows, Blue Angels, Snowbirds, various other teams like that!
The Snowbirds are the only team not traveling with a cargo plane full of mechanics and spare parts. And they do it with 60 years old planes.
@@simonrancourt7834 love their show though. I also enjoy watching the geico skytypers
Hey Simon, where's your Blue Angels video? The Thunderbirds are great, but the Blue Angles are the OG of flight demonstration teams, being established on 26 April 1946.
can you do a video of "the list of the ten kings"
Next video, The Red Arrows
What about doing the red arrows?
Is there enough to do a companion piece to this one on the USAF Skyblazers European Demonstration Team?
"F-104 Thunderchief"? Yikes.
Jfc exactly how many channels does Simon have? Not complaning but damn.
Okay, now you need to do a video on the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels!!
Good video 👍
_Eject! Eject! Eject!_
Not a chance.
The people come first.
T_T 7
8:30 It's aerobatics. Not acrobatics. :) Unless you are fly in Fat Albert
Blue angels soon, maybe?
Has he done a video on the blue angles? Or angels? Idk the right spelling.
I saw the May 81 crash.
Where's the video on the Navy Blue Angels?
Did anyone else notice at 8:10 the pilot is facing backwards in the reflection? Like the entire orientation is wrong?
8:09 I know their skill is unbelievable but it's still irritating me that the inverse one is a few inches in front of the above one in this photo.
69... lol
I had to finish a previous Simon video first.
Do one on the U S Army Helicopter team
Blue Angels next?
Hmmm. If constant bombardment of an idea is all it takes to get a video...I humbly request one on the Mosin Nagant. One of the longest serving rifles in military history, (behind the Lee Enfield).
They have nothing on the red arrows!