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USAF Thunderbirds fly over Allegiant Stadium before Raiders game

Posted at 9:42 PM, Sep 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-22 00:48:05-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas's own elite unit of pilots, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, welcomed the new Las Vegas Raiders to town with a flyover of Allegiant Stadium ahead of their inaugural home game.

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The Thunderbirds flew over the stadium during the singing of the national anthem.

“The Thunderbirds are honored to support the Raiders’ first home game in Las Vegas,” said Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader.