Thunderbird #3 sits on tarmac at QC Airport (July 2, 2009)
Moline, Ill. -
A United States Air Force Thunderbird made an emergency landing at the Quad City Airport this afternoon.
The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-marked USAF jet aircraft.
The jet was on its way to Battle Creek, Michigan where the team will perform this weekend.
Our crew is on the scene and has talked with the pilot, Major Kirby Ensser. Watch for a live update tonight at 5.
The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The squadron tours the United States and much of the world, performing aerobatic formation and solo flying in specially-marked USAF jet aircraft.
The jet was on its way to Battle Creek, Michigan where the team will perform this weekend.
Our crew is on the scene and has talked with the pilot, Major Kirby Ensser. Watch for a live update tonight at 5.
