Air Force Thunderbirds will dazzle over Biloxi in 2023. What to know about air show.
Who needs to watch “Top Gun” at home when you can hang out in Biloxi this spring and watch real-life pilots do air tricks in the sky?
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are set to return to Biloxi this spring for a two-day air show, according to their updated 2023 schedule. It’s set for April 29-30 and will presumably be at Keesler Air Force Base.
The Thunderbirds last came to the Mississippi Coast in May 2019, but their performance from Keesler was canceled because of bad weather in the area. This will be their first performance on the Coast since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The flight team is based at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. They often post photos of their training exercises on Facebook.
Tens of thousands of people flock to Keesler and other areas near the Biloxi Beach to watch the Thunderbirds’ performances. Even though Thunder over the Sound was canceled in 2019, South Mississippi residents were able to watch the practice run, which included a run in the sky near the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Other event information, including how to get tickets, has not yet been released. Check the Thunderbirds website for updates.
“With our 70th anniversary around the corner, we’re in full training mode and ready to bring you the best of what this team has to offer, “ the Thunderbirds said on Facebook. “Seven decades of airpower and best practices will be on full display this season!
