LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas's own elite unit of pilots, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, welcomed the new Las Vegas Raiders to town with a flyover of Allegiant Stadium ahead of their inaugural home game.
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The Thunderbirds flew over the stadium during the singing of the national anthem.
Wow! @AFThunderbirds help welcome #RaiderNation to #LasVegas with this breathtaking flyover of @AllegiantStadm. (🎥: @danibeckstrom) #NFL #RaidersOn13 pic.twitter.com/1RNWd69LLD
— KTNV 13 Action News (@KTNV) September 22, 2020
“The Thunderbirds are honored to support the Raiders’ first home game in Las Vegas,” said Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader.