The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, returned to the skies of Rancho Cordova in Northern California to headline the 2023 California Capital Airshow. The team flew a full High Show on Saturday the 23rd of September featuring their signature 6 plane Delta Formation.

I'm continuing the tradition from my last set of Blue Angel videos of recording the entire demonstration from start to finish for those that enjoy the little details. Of course with this there are a few noticeable moments throughout the video with some dead time, either from in between maneuvers or as I struggled to pick up the jets in the sun / smoke layer. If you'd like to skip to the flying you can jump to 20:06. Enjoy the 52nd flight demonstration of the 2023 Thunderbirds!

The 2023 U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds are...
#1, Commander/Flight Leader: Lt Col. Justin Elliott
#2, Left Wingman: Maj. Zachary Taylor
#3, Right Wingman: Maj. Jake Impellizzeri
#4, Slot Pilot: Maj. Lauren Schlichting
#5, Lead Solo: Maj. Daniel Katz
#6, Opposing Solo: Maj. Eric Tise
#7, Operations Officer: Lt Col. Taylor Wight
#8, Advance Pilot/Narrator: Maj. Jeffrey Downie
#9, Flight Surgeon: Maj. (Dr.) Travis Grindstaff
#10, Executive Officer: Capt. Randi Winther
#11, Maintenance Officer: Maj. Robert Gulla
#12, Public Affairs Officer: Capt. Kaity Toner