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The cover of the publication for sale here prominently features a vibrant red theme celebrating America’s Bicentennial. It chronicles the squadron's history from its founding in 1953 through 1976, detailing the team's historical rosters, maneuvers, uniforms, flight helmets, and the evolution of their aircraft.
The inclusion of a black-and-white photo section, a complete Thunderbird officer alumni list dating back to the team's founding in 1953, and a capsule history covering 1953 to 1976 are definitive hallmark elements of the official text package compiled by the squadron's Public Affairs Office for the Bicentennial tour season.
For the 1976 United States Bicentennial, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (the Thunderbirds) was designated as an official United States Bicentennial Organization. To commemorate this milestone, the squadron issued official commemorative books and event programs that are highly sought after by military historians and collectors.
