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Thunderbirds to perform for first time since deadly crash

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to air show performances for the first time since a deadly crash in April.

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The Thunderbirds announced over social media of their upcoming performances May 18-20 at AirPower over Hampton Roads at Join Base Langley Eustis in Virginia.

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HOT! Our next air show has been released. We'll see you at Airpower Over Hampton Roads! Get ready Joint Base Langley-Eustis!

Posted by Air Force Thunderbirds on Monday, May 14, 2018

This will be the first public performance since Maj. Stephen Del Bagno’s death April 4.

Del Bagno flew Thunderbirds No. 4 jet in the six-aircraft jet team.

He died in a crash over the Nevada desert.

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