F-16 Viper Demonstration Team
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| F-16 Viper Demonstration Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2015–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Aerobatic team |
| Size | 1 officer 7 enlisted support personnel |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Shaw Air Force Base Sumter, South Carolina |
| Equipment | F-16C Fighting Falcon |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Captain Taylor "FEMA" Hiester |
The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team is a United States Air Force flight demonstration team under the 20th Fighter Wing that is currently stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon at air shows around the world, performing maneuvers that showcase the capabilities of the F-16C. One example from this demonstration is the Falcon Turn.[1][2][3] [4][5][6][7]
The team was originally founded in 1994 until 2011 as the Viper East Demo Team.
The current demonstration pilot and commander of team for 2024 is Captain Taylor "FEMA" Hiester.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ↑ staff, Dakota News Now (2024-05-01). "Pierre airshow to feature United States Air Force F16 Viper Demo Team". Dakota News Now. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Gibson, Greg (2024-05-01). "United States Air Force F16 Viper Demo Team to Thrill Crowds at Let Freedom Fly International Airshow in Pierre, SD". Capital Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Roza, David (2024-05-15). "F-16 Demo Team Rolls Out 50th Anniversary Paint Scheme". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Vintage Aviation News (2024-05-15). "Viper Demo Team Covertly Adorns Jet in YF-16 Scheme for 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Type". Vintage Aviation News. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ Roza, David (2024-05-15). "F-16 Demo Team Rolls Out 50th Anniversary Paint Scheme". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ "F-16 Classic Colors". National Review. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ "F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs at the F-16 First Flight 50th Anniversary Event". DVIDS. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ↑ "Meet the pilot: Captain Taylor "FEMA" Hiester".
- ↑ D'Urso, Stefano (2024-03-06). "U.S. Air Force F-16 And F-35 Demo Teams Announce Their New Pilots". The Aviationist. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
External links[edit]
- Official website Viper Demo Team's Official website
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