Thunderbirds to perform for first time since deadly crash

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to air show performances for the first time since a deadly crash in April.

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The Thunderbirds announced over social media of their upcoming performances May 18-20 at AirPower over Hampton Roads at Join Base Langley Eustis in Virginia.

This will be the first public performance since Maj. Stephen Del Bagno’s death April 4.

Del Bagno flew Thunderbirds No. 4 jet in the six-aircraft jet team.

He died in a crash over the Nevada desert.

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