Silver Wings of Idaho

Gunfighter Skies Airshow 2026 featuring the USAF Thunderbirds
May 16 2026 at 9:00 AM to May 17 2026 5:00 PM
Mark Your Calendars for this Exciting Event!

"The United States Air Force Thunderbirds"

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 Gunfighterskies 2026 Featuring the 
United States Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team

Lt Col Alexander Prevendar

#1 Lt. Col. Alexander Prevendar
Commander/Leader

Lt. Col. Alexander Prevendar is the Commander/Leaderfor the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbird 1, flying the NO. 1 jet. He is a 2008 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he majored in electrical engineering. He enjpys lifting weights, running, all sports things and spending time with his wife and kids. Prior to joining the Thunderbirds, he served as the Chief, Commanders Action Group, for Ninth Air Force [Air Forces Central Command]. He is an F-!6 command pilot who has logged more than 3,300 flight hours, including more than 1,000 combat hours. He is in his first season with the team and hails from Esko, MN.

Thunderbird Divider


"United States Air Force Thunderbirds"
F-16 Fighting Falcons

 



Two Days of Flying with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, and Admission is FREE ... 

Mountain Home Air Force Base will be hosting Gunfighter Skies 2026 scheduled for Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Gate opens at 9:00 AM on both days!

Note: There will not be a written or published performance schedule for either day.

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's elite aerial demonstration team, will perform both days. Performaners expected include the following, 

  • U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team
  • Wings of Blue, Parachute Team
  • Dragonfly A-37
  • Planes of Fame P-38
  • Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber C-47
  • Dissimilar Formation (Planes of Fame) F-86
  • Dissimilar Formation (Planes of Fame) P-47
  • Dissimilar Formation (Warhawk Museum) P-51C
  • USAF Thunderbirds (Fighting Falcon) F-16
  • Strike Eagle F-15E
  • Black Hawk UH-60
  • Thunderbolt II A-10C
  • Growler Demo Team E/A-18G
  • WWII Paratroopers
  • Gowen Field ANG UH-60

    And more to include our Civilian Performers
  • Brad Wursten
  • Vickie Benzing Aerosports
  • Undaunted Air Shows
  • Renegade Ave8r Jet  Airshows
  • Smoke and Thunder Jet Dragster


There will also be a variety of static displays available to view
as well !!!

This is a fun filled two days that you will not soon forget, so Mark Your Calendars, we will see you on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th for Gunfighter Sky's 2026 !!!

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For Additional Information Contact:

Robby Robinson