The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to the skies over Fort Lauderdale Beach Saturday to headline the 2026 Air Dot Show. Thousands of spectators lined the sand and State Road A1A to witness the elite flight squadron perform high-speed synchronized maneuvers in their F-16 Vipers. The two-day aerial event also featured the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, the Navy F-18 Rhino, and daring stunts from the Red Bull Helicopter.