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• Format: Anamorphic, Widescreen
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000W0GZ8E
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,354 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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2007 Release. They've been thrilling audiences since the 1950's. The USAF Thunderbirds have been seen by millions of people all over the world. But few have seen what it takes, behind the scenes, to safely execute a dazzling airshow! For the first time ever, a female pilot has joined the Team. This program follows her and the entire Thunderbird Squadron at home and on the road. Produced by Paul Frederick Productions and Campbell Media Group.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing documentary on DVD of what it takes to be part of the Thunderbirds, July 12, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

America's Team: Being a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird is an amazing documentary on DVD of what it takes to be part of the Thunderbirds, members of the U.S. Air Force with the masterful skills to pull off expert airshows. Now for the first time ever, a female pilot has joined the Thunderbirds! America's Team follows her and the entire Thunderbird squadron both at home and on the road, offering a glimpse into the rigors and rewards of aerial devotion. Bonus material includes an F-16 cockpit tour, an F-16 walkaround, and much more. Highly recommended for airplane enthusiasts everywhere! 81 min., widescreen, color.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Documentary on US Air Force Thunderbirds squadron, September 22, 2007

By	Dennis Hall "Dennis Hall" (Elk Grove, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a friend of the US Air Force Thunderbirds squadron through Thunderbirds50.com and other media endeavors, I had the pleasure of attending the premiere of this documentary America's Team, Being a US Air Force Thunderbird in Las Vegas during August 2007.

The USAF Thunderbirds have been thrilling audiences since 1953 with their precision formation and solo aerobatic maneuvers. The Thunderbirds, with their immaculate red-white-and blue Air Force F-16C fighter jets have been seen by millions of people all over the world, hence their moniker "America's Ambassadors in Blue". Yet, a relatively few people really know what it takes behind the scenes to earn membership into this highly competitive squadron where enlisted and Non-Commissioned Officers must earn their coveted Thunderbirds patch through a rigorous 21-day duties' and interview process, and pilots practice twice a day for weeks their dozen or more formation and solo mind and body wrenching maneuvers. Then during show season, travel over 200 days a year away from family throughout America and the world to safely execute their dazzling airshows. After 53 years, the first-time ever woman Thunderbirds pilot took to the skies during 2006 flying as Number 3, Right Wing ... Major Nicole Malachowski. Through the direction by John Campbell and the award-winning videography talent of Paul Frederick, "America's Team, Being a USAF Thunderbird" follows her and the entire Thunderbirds squadron through the paces of life within this unique Air Force squadron including at home and on the road, to show what it's really like to be a part of America's team and interact with the fans. Paul Frederick used various special-effect techniques to capture the true essence of the pride and determination of each member of the Thunderbirds squadron as well as the home front support. John Campbell and Paul Frederick mixed in wonderfully, inspiring and exhilarating music to accompany the scenes fostering a rich sensory, emotional experience.

This DVD documentary is inspirational for personal and family use and as a gift item, and further for donation as a DVD for libraries, silent auctions, etc.

Honeywell Corporation financially supported its production and marketing. The owners and managers of Galaxy Theaters in Las Vegas are major fans of our USAF Thunderbirds, so hosted the entire Thunderbirds squadron with their families and friends, Thunderbirds alumni, and media to come see its debut on one of their huge theater screens. What a phenomenal production!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, September 19, 2007

By	Albert Prince - See all my reviews

This is a must have for aviation fans. This up to date DVD provides a detailed look inside America's Team - the Air Force Thunderbirds. Meet the men and women behind the flying and see what a year in their world is like from a perspective very few will ever obtain. This was a moving tribute to Airmen everywhere. This is a DVD you'll want to watch again and again