US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Walt Disney World

Event is part of kickoff for National Veterans and Military Families Month

BAY LAKE, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over Walt Disney World Thursday.

On Thursday morning, the squadron flew over Magic Kingdom twice as part of the kickoff for National Veterans and Military Families Month.

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“They will do two passes beginning at 9:30 a.m. over the park (weather dependent) culminating in their famous delta maneuver where they pass over the castle accelerating rapidly in different directions giving the appearance of a fireworks display,” Disney described.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Oct. 29, 2020 (Disney)

The Thunderbirds were last seen at Walt Disney World in October 2020 as part of a tribute to honor past and present service members and our nation’s fallen.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform at the Orlando Air & Space Show on Oct. 29 and 30.

The show takes place at the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

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