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Thunderbirds to perform Indy 500 flyover

Thunderbirds Rock Cleveland National Air Show

Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers/Air Force Thunderbirds

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform during day one of the Cleveland National Air Show, September 4, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. This was a deployed show that involved the jets taking off from and landing at a different site from the air show.

Thunderbirds Rock Cleveland National Air Show

By: Carl Mitchell

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SPEEDWAY — The moments leading up to the 2024 Indianapolis 500 will feature a high-flying fan favorite.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover ahead of command for drivers to start their engines.

The details were unveiled on the Thunderbirds schedule released on Tuesday.

The Thunderbirds last greeted 500 fans on race day back in 2022.

The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2024.

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