Thunderbird One Returns Home | Duluth News

Hometown hero Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Prevendar, commander of the legendary U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, is back in Duluth for a historic airshow — and this time, he’s bringing the biggest static display the team’s ever staged. Raised in Esko, Prevendar’s thrilled to reconnect with his roots, revisiting childhood spots like Gordy’s Hi-Hat and a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gas station, flooding his mind with nostalgia. As Thunderbird One — “Knight” in the sky — he leads 135 elite pilots, recently delivering a breathtaking flyover for America’s 250th birthday. With thousands of flight hours and a mission to inspire, Prevendar’s not just flying jets — he’s lifting up the next generation, one “good vibe” at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd393d4973bf8c6e