F-16 Viper Demonstration Team
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Official Account for the US Air Force’s F-16 Viper Demonstration Team. Showcasing the combat capabilities of the world’s most prolific fighter. #ViperDemoTeam
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Breaking news!
@ACC_Commander
, commander of
@Air
Combat
@USAF_ACC
, has certified
@usairforce
Capt. Zoe "SiS" Kotnik as the new
#ViperDemoTeam
pilot.
She is also the Air Force's first female single-ship tactical demonstration pilot!
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No it's not an action movie... but it's still pretty awesome!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@ACC_Commander
@USAFRecruiting
@AirmanMagazine
@20FighterWing
@afhflight
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Brace yourself, we have one more day of flying at the Chippewa Valley Air Show! Who is coming out to watch our demo this afternoon?
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Although it's not quite time for the
#AFFlyover
at the
#Indy500
, our team has still been busy!
Just ask Devin Funchess!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@USAFRecruiting
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To all the dads on the team, to each of our own dads and to all dads out there: Happy Father's Day!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@afhflight
@20FighterWing
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Here are some shots from our last airshow in Tyler, TX. We have the week off to practice and enjoy our time at home before heading to Fargo, ND. Hope to see you all on the road this year.
#viperdemoteam
@ToroSchmitz
@usairforce
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Did you know that Reggie Wayne flew in the backseat of an F-16?
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We have arrived in Fort Worth, TX for the
@AllianceAirShow
! Come out this weekend to check out our jaw-dropping
#F16
demo!
#FWAAS17
#USAF
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The team has been traveling for nearly a month straight, so it's time for a break before we head to Tacoma, WA, for the
@tacomafireworks
.
For now, check out some highlights from the
@OCAirShow
!
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@afhflight
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It looks like
@townsendbell
and
@ConorDaly22
will be making it to the
@IMS
after all!
We hope they had a fun morning with the
@20FighterWing
and we look forward to seeing them again at the
#Indy500
!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
@FollowAndretti
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Check out the new and improved F-16 Viper Demo Team patch!
What do you think?
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@usairforce
@USAFRecruiting
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The Vipers are now in Chino, California, and the team is ready for a great weekend at the
@PlanesofFame
Air Show!
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
@afhflight
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So, we heard you like vape... 🤔
Stealth Mode Engaged ✔
@usairforce
@20FighterWing
@AirmanMagazine
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
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Maj. John Waters, F-16
#ViperDemoTeam
commander, has an update for you regarding the prospective new pilot's training!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACC_Commander
@USAFRecruiting
@20FighterWing
@afhflight
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After 22 training flights and more than 45 hours of study, Maj. Garret "Toro" Schmitz has completed his 4th certification and earned the privilege of leading us as we inspire the next generation of pilots, maintainers and Airmen!
@ACC_Commander
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
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As the team wraps up a weekend at home, we get ready for a very busy few weeks!
We'll split into two groups this week to support the Westmoreland County Airshow and the
#Indy500
#AFFlyover
at the
@IMS
. The
@afhflight
and
@A10DemoTeam
will even be with us at Indy!
@USAFRecruiting
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Thanks for the beautiful weekend,
@OCAirShow
!
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@afhflight
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Our first show is officially in the books! Who saw us at the
@SunnFunFlyIn
and what did you think? 😎
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
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A few days ago, we posted pics of vapor covering the jet during a demo for the
@20thFSS
flight line 5K.
Here's a clip of what that vapor looks like when you watch it from the ground!
(Shout out to the team's own TSgt Wilson for capturing this footage!)
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The team had some unique visitors last week! Defenders and military working dogs assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron caught a demonstration then spent some time with us. Hopefully we can catch one of their demonstrations next time...
@20FighterWing
@usairforce
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Our time is up at the
@greattnairshow
and it's definitely been a weekend to remember!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@USAFRecruiting
@AirmanMagazine
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Here's a little clip from our practice today, get ready for some noise Laredo!
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The
@PlanesofFame
Air Show is all about remembering a rich history and celebrating aviation! Will you join us in the fun, today?
@20FighterWing
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
@USAF_ACC
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Hey,
#Viper
fans! Check out our schedule, updated May 8!
What newly added show are you looking forward to? 😎
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
@20FighterWing
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Hey, Viper fans! We hope your weekend isn't doing a high speed pass...
@usairforce
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
@20FighterWing
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Are you as ready for the Westmoreland County Airshow as we are?
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
Head over to the
@USAFRecruiting
Facebook page to check out the live footage of the
#Indy500
#AFFlyover
at the
@IMS
from the cockpit of our F-16.
It's less than thirty minutes away!!
📸: SSgt Chevalier
@ACCAerialevents
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@A10DemoTeam
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Now THIS is my kind of lineup!
@ACCAerialevents
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@AirmanMagazine1
@20FighterWing
@afhflight
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Hey,
@OCAirShow
! We can't wait to celebrate the start of summer with you!
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
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Are you ready for the first day of the Westmoreland County Airshow??
We sure are!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@USAFRecruiting
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So we heard the
@IMS
likes freedom... 😎
@usairforce
@USAFRecruiting
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@A10DemoTeam
@afhflight
#A10DemoTeam
#HeritageFlight
#AFFlyover
#afheritageflight
#ViperDemoTeam
#A10DemoTeam
#Indy500
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Not only did the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team perform twice today, but we also led a swear-in for future Airmen and wingmen!
I call that a successful day. 😎
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What better way to improve your beach vacation than getting to see the Viper overhead?
@OCAirShow
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
@20FighterWing
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Sis had the opportunity to join 80 of her fellow female pilots at Edwards Air Force Base this morning! Talk about an awesome start to the weekend!
Every hero has an origin story. We asked over 80 female pilots to share theirs on one historic day at
@EdwardsAFB
.
#HERo
#HigherFurtherFaster
#AimHigh
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The Vipers beat the crazy weather to Latrobe, PA, this afternoon for the Westmoreland County Airshow!
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
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The 2019 schedule has been updated! More changes to come? 🤔
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#tbt
to when we got our photo taken with the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl trophy in Fort Worth!
#LMAFB
#USAF
#heavierthanitlooks
🇺🇸🏈
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Goodbye South Carolina, hello
@Team_Tinker
! 👋👋
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
@afhflight
@UofOklahoma
@20FighterWing
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The greatest moments of our show are always caught in the safety video! The prospective pilot has a little bit more to learn... 😂😂😂
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@20FighterWing
@USAFRecruiting
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The whole gang is scheduled to be together again in less than 2 weeks!
We can't wait to see everyone at the 2019 Heritage Flight Training Course, but we may be seeing a few friends a little sooner than the others....
Stay tuned to see who joins us at Shaw AFB!
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Yesterday, the team had a busy day gearing up for the final stretch of the 2018 season! “Rain” even had a backseat rider.
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Now that the news is out, learn a little more about Capt. Zoe Kotnik's final certification by visiting the link below!
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The
@Team_Tinker
Star Spangled Salute is all wrapped up for the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team!
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
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This morning, the F-16 Viper Demo Team was able to spend some time with
@DMAFB
team members while also getting in some jet prep!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@afhflight
@USAFRecruiting
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The rain couldn't stop
@Team_Tinker
show today at the Star Spangled Salute!
@USAF_ACC
@usairforce
@20FighterWing
@ACCAerialevents
@USAFRecruiting
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The last day of
@AirshowLondon
is upon us! Who will be in the crowd and what memories are you looking forward to making today?
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We are on our way to
@SunnFunFlyIn
! Here's how we spent this last weekend in Titusville, Florida!
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Our freedoms aren’t free. This weekend we remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Yesterday, we had the honor of helping pay tribute to all service members past and present.
Gone, but never forgotten. 🇺🇸
#memorialday
📸: SSgt Chevalier,
@A10DemoTeam
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Come out and see us at the
#RhodeIslandNationalGuardOpenHouseAirshow
! We'll be flying alongside
@F35Demo
and a
#P51Mustang
!
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How was our Monday...? Oh, you know... We just raged around a little. 😎
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@USAFRecruiting
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Welcome a few of our friends to Shaw Air Force Base!
@20FighterWing
@F22RaptorDemo
@afhflight
@ACCAerialevents
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
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It’s not every day that you get to tear up the sky of Bahrain then park at the king’s terminal!
@usairforce
@BahAirshow
@USAF_ACC
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The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team celebrated the start of the 2019 season with four days of flying and spending time with spectators at the
@SunnFunFlyIn
!
Check out a few of the highlights.
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@20FighterWing
@usairforce
@afhflight
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Keep your eyes up Miami! Our jets are scheduled to be buzzing around your air space this afternoon! Here's what you have to look forward to this weekend!
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And in case you were wondering...
@StephStricklen
survived!
@20FighterWing
@usairforce
@afhflight
@ACCAerialevents
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The F-16
#ViperDemoTeam
is ready to show you what they can do at NAS Jacksonville!
Who had the opportunity to watch Maj. John "Rain" Waters during yesterday's practice? If you didn't, join us when the show gates open today!
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With help from
@MacDill_AFB
, the team's F-16s arrived in St. Joseph, Missouri, yesterday in time to let high school students check out what the team’s all about. We hope they come back during the
@SOSairshow
this weekend to see the Viper in action!
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
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The first air show of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team's 2019 season is less than two months away!
Where will we see you this year?
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
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After careful consideration, the F-16 Viper Demo Team has cancelled their
@NASKeyWest
Southernmost Air Spectacular demos scheduled for March 30th and 31st.
Maj. John Waters, team commander and pilot, would like to share a message about the cancellation.
@A10DemoTeam
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Although the humidity may not feel great, it sure makes for some interesting Fighter Friday photos!
@greattnairshow
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
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The second day of the
@BahAirshow
is over and members of the F-16 Viper Demo Team are snug in their beds getting some much needed rest before they tackle the last demonstration day of the season! 😴😴😴
@usairforce
@USAFRecruiting
@USAF_ACC
@USAFCENT
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Who is gonna be out at the Chippewa Valley Air Show this weekend?!
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Yesterday was a long day for most of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team!
@ACCAerialevents
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
@20FighterWing
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Today was a very eventful day for the F-16 Viper Demo Team,
@F22RaptorDemo
and
@afhflight
!
Check out some of the highlights.
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
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The season is off to a fantastic start at the
@SunnFunFlyIn
!
@afhflight
@ACCAerialevents
@usairforce
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What a performance by the
@CF18Demo
! The fun doesn't end here though, we will be taking to the skies around 3:45!
#Hangar24
#adventuresweshare
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The final day of the
@StuartAirShow
marked the team's last U.S. demonstration for the 2018 season and it was a finale to remember thanks to Martin County Fire Rescue, family members and friends!
What's next for the team? The
@BahAirshow
!
@USAFCENT
@afhflight
@usairforce
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"Flying the Viper is like having a rocket strapped to your back!"
@ACCAerialevents
@afhflight
@usairforce
@USAFRecruiting
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It looks like Tech. Sgt. Lui Lopez's familiarization flight may not have gone quite as well as we'd hoped... 🤢🤢
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, the Air Force is a close-knit family and the loss of one of our own affects us all.
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Gotta love the F-16! We're excited to be here at Heritage and can't wait to fly!
#ViperDemoTeam
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When speaking to individuals about what a "Viper" pilot sees and feels, Viper Demo Team maintainers can tap into their own experiences to be as informative as possible.
During the off season, team members get to "ride the Rain pain train" in an F-16D Fighting Falcon!
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We'll be flying today around 4:40
@ShrinersFest
& Air Show in
#Evansville
, come out and see us!
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Watch out for low flying aircraft at the Reno Air Races!
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We had a blast at
@AirshowLondon
in London, Ontario, but now the team is packed up and ready for the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada!
@RenoAirRaces
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At 2:12 the F-16 demo will be in the sky again
@HBairshow
. Don't forget to stop by the tent and meet the team!
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After that, we'll travel to
@Team_Tinker
for the Star Spangled Salute Air Show, Smyrna for
@greattnairshow
, and finally to Maryland for the
@OCAirShow
before taking a little break back home.
@USAF_ACC
#AFHeritageFlight
#ViperDemo
#A10Demo
#AimHigh
#AirForce
#AmericasAirForce
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We're in the business of freedom. It's what we do.
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The team's 2018 season officially concluded with a final demonstration over the
@BahAirshow
, Nov. 16.
Over the coming weeks, team members will do their part to ensure a smooth transition into the 2019 season by helping new wingmen learn the tricks of the trade.
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Another Team Shaw member learned what the Pain Train was all about, today!
@20FighterWing
@USAF_ACC
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
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Final day
@EAA
#airventure
#OSH18
, if you haven't had a chance to see our demo today is your last chance! We'll be flying this afternoon at 1 and 4!
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Sad you won't be at the
@IMS
for our upcoming
#AFFlyover
with the
@A10DemoTeam
and
@afhflight
?
MSgt Chris Schneider has some good news for you!
Note: You may want to visit !
@USAFRecruiting
@ACCAerialevents
@20FighterWing
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
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Schmitz is scheduled to perform at nearly 40 air shows in the next two years as the F-16 Viper Demo Team's newest commander and pilot.
His first public performance is only one week away at the Westmoreland County Air Show in Latrobe, PA.
@usairforce
@USAFRecruiting
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Hard at work getting ready for the 2018 season!
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Before
#Justify
won the
#TripleCrown
at the
#BelmontStakes
yesterday, we flew alongside the
@F35Demo
and a P-51
#Mustang
for a Heritage Flight flyover!
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The super bowl is only a few hours away!
The team may not be participating in this year's fly over, but at least they can enjoy much warmer weather than last year's team did...
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