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Thunderbirds in Action (01:35)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds," performs aerial stunts at an air show.

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Responsibility at a Young Age (01:29)

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A Fighter Pilot on the Flight Line (00:37)

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