PHOTOS: USAF Thunderbirds salute frontline workers with special flyover in Las Vegas

With the national shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds had the first part of their demonstration season canceled. So, the squadron decided to put on a show over the Las Vegas Valley to recognize first responders, health care professionals and other workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
With the national shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds had the first part of their demonstration season cancelled. So, the squadron decided to put on a show over the Las Vegas Valley to recognize first responders, health care professionals and other workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
With the national shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds had the first part of their demonstration season cancelled. So, the squadron decided to put on a show over the Las Vegas Valley to recognize first responders, health care professionals and other workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
With the national shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds had the first part of their demonstration season cancelled. So, the squadron decided to put on a show over the Las Vegas Valley to recognize first responders, health care professionals and other workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
With the national shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds had the first part of their demonstration season cancelled. So, the squadron decided to put on a show over the Las Vegas Valley to recognize first responders, health care professionals and other workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU
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JASON HARVEY/KTNV-TV CHANNEL 13
JASON HARVEY/KTNV-TV CHANNEL 13
MARK NIERRAS
MARK NIERRAS
MARK NIERRAS
MELISSA ROWBERRY
DENISE JACKSON
DENISE JACKSON
MICHAEL ROGERS
MICHAEL ROGERS
SCOTTY BANKS
SCOTTY BANKS
CHAD HITES
PAT SCOLLON ELLIOTT
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2020. The Thunderbirds will flew over Las Vegas to show appreciation and support for the healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)USAF THUNDERBIRDS
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2020. The Thunderbirds will flew over Las Vegas to show appreciation and support for the healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)USAF THUNDERBIRDS
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2020. The Thunderbirds will flew over Las Vegas to show appreciation and support for the healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)Staff Sgt. Cory Bush/Air Force Thunderbirds
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Las Vegas, Nev., April 11, 2020. The Thunderbirds will flew over Las Vegas to show appreciation and support for the healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)Staff Sgt. Cory Bush/Air Force Thunderbirds