LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to the skies over Las Vegas on Saturday evening, flying a sweeping route across the valley as Southern Nevada continued its America250 celebration.
In partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Thunderbirds departed from their longtime home at Nellis Air Force Base and flew their iconic six-aircraft delta formation over landmarks and neighborhoods across the Las Vegas Valley before making a pass over Hoover Dam.
The flyover marked the first time since 2020 that the Thunderbirds’ delta formation flew over Las Vegas, paying tribute to Southern Nevada’s role in America’s story as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary…