The Virginian-Pilot
                            THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, March 29, 1995              TAG: 9503290446
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B1   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   25 lines

AERIAL ACROBATS

The Thunderbirds showed off their unique mix of formation flying and solo routines Tuesday at Langley Air Force Base. The show had to be approved for safety, continuity and timing before the squadron performs for the public. The team, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., will perform for the public Oct. 7 at Langley. ILLUSTRATION: BILL TIERNAN/Staff color photos

The Thunderbirds fly over Langley Air Force Base Tuesday.

The pilots were introduced before the show, which was closed to the

public.

The pilots perform about 30 maneuvers in a demonstration.

by CNB