Set to debut on May 23, the Netflix documentary 'Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds' focuses on the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds team, highlighting their rigorous training and high-speed aviation demonstrations that promote a positive military image. Executive produced by former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, the film covers the daily lives, struggles, and inspirations of the pilots. Notably, interest in joining the team has surged since 2020. The documentary illustrates the pilots' belief in inspiring others to achieve greatness, transcending beyond military application to life lessons valuable to all.
I always thought that if you could shape this team right, you would create a culture that inspires everyone in this country and beyond to do extraordinary things for the right reasons, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Astro Elliott, the boss of the Thunderbirds, says in the doc.
In the doc, Elliott, known as Thunderbird 1 to his crew, has 60 days to prepare his team for 62 air showswhat he calls 45 minutes of total chaos.
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