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F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Preps for 2017 show season
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The Air Force's F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, based at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, is gearing up for the 2017 air show season to promote the Air Force and enhance recruitment efforts. The team, which performs around 21 shows annually, aims to inspire future pilots and maintainers by showcasing the F-16 Fighting Falcon's capabilities.
Key points from this article:
- The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team is based at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina and performs approximately 21 air shows a year across the U.S. and Canada.
- How the team's performances serve as a key recruiting tool for the Air Force, with air shows being identified as the number one recruiting asset in 2016.
- Why the addition of Capt. John 'Rain' Waters, a veteran pilot with over 2,500 flight hours and 180 combat missions, enhances the team's expertise and outreach efforts.
F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Preps for 2017 show season
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Did you know the Air Force has a F-16 Viper Demonstration Team? They do and they are awesome! Based at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina this elite team is hard at work getting ready for the 2017 show season. The purpose of the Viper Demonstration Team is to build awareness for the Air Force and […]
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