The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world. The team is made up of over 140 personnel. The primary Thunderbird mission is to represent the Pride, Precision and Professionalism all Airmen demonstrate. From the ground show to the breathtaking aerial maneuvers, the Thunderbirds continue to represent America's Airmen.

Millions of people have witnessed the Thunderbirds demonstrations, and in turn, they've seen the pride, professionalism and dedication of hundreds of thousands of Airmen serving at home and abroad. Each year brings another opportunity for the team to represent those who deserve the most credit: the everyday, hard working Airman voluntarily serving America and defending freedom.

The Amigo Airsho is proud to welcome back the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to the Sun City!

In 1959 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving. The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team.

For 50 years the "Golden Knights" have been wowing audiences at air shows, competitions and most recently, with high profile tandems. The two demonstration teams travel all over the country performing aerial demonstrations at air shows and special events in support of Army recruiting goals. The Golden Knights not only perform at air shows, compete on an international level and perform high profile tandems they also visit high schools and work with local recruiters showing young adults what type of opportunities the Army has for them.

John Mohr has been thrilling crowds for more than 25 years. John was destined to be the aviator he is today due to the motivation from his father and grandfather. John is currently a commercial airline pilot, a helicopter pilot and collector of vintage planes. Even though he is a captain, check airman, and FAA designated examiner for a major airline, you won't believe what he can make the Stearman do!

John will be flying his 1943 Stock Stearman PT-17 at the 2012 Amigo Airsho! John uses this excellent aircraft for aerobatic routines, low-level and in your face aero.

Skip Stewart is one of the most entertaining Airshow pilots in the world today. He has over eight thousand hours of flying experience, is an Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, has owned and operated an aerobatic flight school, earned Gold Medals in regional aerobatic competitions, served as a Chief Pilot for a Fortune 100 company and has spent more than ten years entertaining airshow fans around the World.

Skip practices tirelessly in the airplane he custom built himself to insure the highest level of safe entertainment. His flying has been featured in magazines that include Plane & Pilot, Smithsonian Air & Space, AOPA, Sports Illustrated, World Airshow News, Auto Pilot as well as in multiple international publications. He is also the first pilot to fly an airplane under a jumping motorcycle at an Airshow!
As a featured member of the renowned TinStix of Dynamite show, Skip can also be seen flying with other top pilots, Jet Trucks and Pyro! Friend Skip on www.FACEBOOK.com/SkipStewartAirshows