Thunderbirds fly with Patrouille de France by Aerotech News • May 5, 2017 11:21 am - Updated May 3, 2017 11:23 am Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France fly together April 17 over Death Valley, California. The Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France are two of the oldest aerial demonstration teams in the world. Tags: featured