LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — From precision formations in the air, and pyrotechnics on the ground, to the cutting edge of the U.S. Air Force Aviation Nation is where flight meets spectacle since 2002.
“ I know for the team it’s also exciting to be on our home turf and, you know, give some love to the Las Vegas Valley, ” said Captain Jan. Vecchio, the team executive officer. “The fact that we’re still able to carry that history and legacy down is a huge pride for us.”
Behind every twist, turn and dive, advanced pilot Brandon Maxon tells me there is a lot of preparation and practice.
Aviation Nation comes roaring back to the Las Vegas valley with thrilling performances
“Team 25, we’ve been training all winter, hundreds and hundreds of hours, working weekends, sleeping not so much, but it’s all to highlight that teamwork and dedication. We set the bar high all the time—but even more so because we’re home station,” said Brandon Maxon, a Thunderbirds advanced pilot…