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Thunderbirds to headline first Eglin AFB air show in 15 years
For the first time in 15 years, Eglin Air Force Base will host an air show, with the Air Force's Thunderbirds headlining the show in 2027. According to the International Council of Air Shows, the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds will perform at the Eglin Open House Airshow April 10 and 11 in 2027. "Prepare for takeoff!," Eglin Air Force said on its official air show webpage. "After a 15-year hiatus, the roar of jets returns to Eglin Air Force Base." There are currently six listed performers for the air show, according to Eglin AFB. The performers are: Thunderbirds Wings of Blue Full Throttle Formation Skip Stewart Third Strike ARC International Who are the Thunderbirds? The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. "The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents," according to the Air Force. "Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate
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A Piece of Pensacola Beach History Finds New Life at the Sunday Market on Palafox
Decades after artist Hugh Armstrong III created one of the first illustrated posters featuring the iconic Pensacola Beach sign, his son, Ian Armstrong, is bringing the artwork, and the stories behind it, back into the spotlight. I met Ian and Megan Armstrong last week while visiting the Sunday Market on...