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Originally Posted by Badger52
Maybe they could donate some parts to the operational units.
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If the Thunderbirds were disbanded, their F-16s would be repainted and cycled into current sortie needs.
This comes up from time to time, usually after mishaps that loose both the aircraft and pilot. Who knows, our current leadership has enough time left to ditch both the USAF, and US Navy show teams. Keep in mind, where ever the show teams come to town, there is plenty of money that is spent in the local areas. The teams are also a positive recruiting image, that has people thinking positive things about our military. If you have never been to the Blue Angels, or the USAF Thunderbirds Air Show, go to a show, they are quite something to watch. But then, I'm preaching to the Choir.