U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds

F-4E Phantom
1969 To 1973

 1972 Thunderbirds Pilots Team Photos
 

1972 Jan to June  pilots: (Joe Howard would be fatally injured in an accident on June 4th; Capt Blaisdell, Narrator) would move up to the RW position for the remainder of the year).Lt to Rt:  Lt Col Tom Swalm (Cmdr/Ldr), Maj Nels Running (LW), Maj Joe Howard (RW), Capt Jerry Bolt (Slot), Capt Steve Dwelle (Solo), Capt Tim Roels (Logisitics Officer), Capt Rip Blaisdell (Narrator).

 

1972  Jan to Jun  Demo pilots. Lt to Rt: Lt Col Tom Swalm (Cmdr/Ldr), Maj Nels Running (LW), Maj Joe Howard (RW), Capt Jerry Bolt (Slot), Capt Steve Dwelle (Solo).

 

1972 Demo pilots - Jun to Dec. Lt to Rt: Capt Jerry Bolt (Slot), Capt Rip Blaisdell (RW), Lt Col Tom Swalm (Cmdr/Ldr), Maj Nels Running (LW) and Capt Steve Dwelle (Solo).


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