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Forbes
22-07-2025
- General
- Forbes
A Decommissioned F-16 Heading To An Ohio High School
A USAF Thunderbird F-16 will soon be displayed outside an Ohio high school! (Photo by Ian ...) More than 4,600 F-16 Fighting Falcons have been produced to date, and after nearly five decades in service, more than 2,000 remain in operation around the world. The F-16 is the most widely employed fixed-wing aircraft in military service, and it is also among the most commonly displayed aircraft. Nearly 100 Fighting Falcons are now on display in various museums around the world, while dozens more serve as "gate guards" or as part of a "pylon display" at U.S. Air Force Bases (AFBs) and military installations. Now, one decommissioned F-16 could be heading not to another base or museum, but rather to an Ohio high school. Union Local High School in Belmont County, Ohio, announced that it was gifted a retired F-16. It marks the first time a high school has received such an honor. It may be especially fitting as the school's nickname is the Jets, while being in one of the two states that claims a close connection to manned flight may have helped the school obtain the fighter. "This jet will represent The Union Local Jets and everybody that graduated here, over 60,000 of them," Dirk Davis, president of the Afterburners Committee, the school's booster organization, told WTOV. The jet fighter will eventually be displayed on a pedestal in front of the school, where it will be appreciated by far more than just the 450 students and staff. The campus is just a stone's throw from Interstate 70, which sees thousands of cars pass by daily. A Thunderbird F-16 to Boot What makes this story even more unique is that the F-16 the school is receiving is a former United States Air Force F-16 Thunderbird Jet, used by the service's elite demonstration team. However, this may be because the demonstration jets aren't configured for combat, so less conversion may have been required to transfer the aircraft to a civilian organization. The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron has flown the F-16 since its 1983 season, when it retired the T-38 Talon following a training crash that killed four team members. It is unclear when this particular Fighting Falcon had its wings clipped. Putting It On A Pedestal Efforts to acquire the jet began in 2018, led by local community members who sought to display a retired military aircraft. The team reached out to the U.S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., Naval Air Station Pensacola, and then to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, which is located approximately 80 miles from the school. The base is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, and its museum curator and the Air Force's static display program coordinator helped guide the process. Union Local High School was approved to receive a decommissioned fighter plane in August 2021, which then began a series of necessary preparations, as well as fundraising efforts. Two Ohio-based businesses, Buckeye Steel and The Tressel Company, oversaw the construction and installation of the pedestal that will eventually hold the aircraft. Soon after that work was completed, the school was officially awarded the retired F-16. "So that's what it is you know it's a Thunderbird, the first one that's ever been out of the military or the United States Air Force, thanks to them, and it's the first one that was given to us and not to a military base or a state museum, so we're very happy, and we hit the jackpot, we hit the lottery," Davis added. No taxpayer dollars were involved in the purchase of the F-16; instead, the transfer was funded entirely by donations from school alumni and local businesses. According to WTOV, the project is "expected to be completed" by next spring. Go Jets!
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Thunderbird Entertainment Announces New Senior Vice President, Global Development, for Great Pacific Media
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) ('Thunderbird' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce Laura Crowson has been hired as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Development, for Great Pacific Media ('GPM'), the unscripted arm of the Company. As SVP of Global Development for GPM, Crowson will report to GPM CEO David Way and be a key part of the senior leadership team. Based in Los Angeles, Crowson will identify global market opportunities, drive co-productions and joint ventures, and work closely with GPM development and business teams to create shows that are creatively ambitious and commercially viable. 'With a background in development, high-level casting, business strategy, and pitching, Laura will bring creative leadership to shape existing concepts and spearhead new projects and partnerships,' says Way. 'Her experience with major U.S. networks, and time in the UK, gives her sharp insight into evolving market needs and trends, ensuring GPM remains at the forefront of international content. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.' Crowson joins GPM from Warner Bros. Discovery, where she served as Vice President of Development and oversaw series and specials for Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Animal Planet, and Max. She played a key role in developing many of the network's successful titles, including Expedition Files, The Last Woodsmen, and Mud Madness, as well as Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, which was Discovery's highest-rated special in over five years. Her portfolio includes work on major global franchises like Deadliest Catch, Naked and Afraid, and Gold Rush. She was also an integral part of WBD's co-production & acquisition strategy, securing more than 500 hours of content and providing creative leadership across a diverse slate. "I'm incredibly excited to join the talented team at GPM and help drive its unscripted strategy forward," says Crowson. "There's so much opportunity to create bold, engaging content that resonates with global audiences, and I look forward to building on GPM's momentum, collaborating with new partners, and bringing fresh, entertaining ideas to life for audiences around the world." For information on GPM, visit For more information on Thunderbird Entertainment Group and to subscribe to the Company's investor list for news updates, go to About GPM Great Pacific Media programs are seen in more than 180 territories, and the Thunderbird company specializes in the financing, development, production and co-production of factual, documentary, and reality television, with a growing slate of scripted projects that include Syfy series Reginald the Vampire and feature films Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me. Additional productions at Great Pacific Media include the highly rated USA Network Canada series Highway Thru Hell, new series Rocky Mountain Wreckers (The Weather Channel, USA Network Canada) and Timber Titans (USA Network Canada), with new seasons of Deadman's Curse (The History Channel, Hulu) and Wild Rose Vets (produced in association with Wapanatahk Media for APTN, Blue Ant Media) on the way. About Thunderbird Entertainment Group Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world's leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include Mermicorno: Starfall, Super Team Canada, Molly of Denali, Kim's Convenience, Highway Thru Hell, Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me . Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking information or may be forward-looking statements (collectively, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'anticipate', 'continue', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'project', 'should', 'believe', 'intend', or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Crowson's ability to generate new unscripted content, identify global market opportunities and drive co-productions and joint ventures, and GPM's ability to produce new shows that are commercially viable. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; product capability and acceptance; international risk and currency exchange rates; and technology changes. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this document represent Thunderbird's views as of the date hereof and as such information should not be relied upon as representing Thunderbird's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.
The Hill
22-07-2025
- General
- The Hill
In a first, an Ohio high school will receive a retired F-16 Thunderbird from the Air Force
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A high school in Ohio will become the first in the country to receive a decommissioned Air Force Thunderbird Jet. The event marks the first time the U.S. Air Force has ever provided an authentic aircraft to be permanently displayed outside a school. People in Florida stop dinner, grab tools to rescue 4 involved in plane crash The Union Local Afterburners, the local committee which petitioned to obtain the jet, said they worked to bring the aircraft to Union Local High School in Belmont as a reminder of 'American military service, aviation history, and community spirit,' according to a press release issued by the school district. It's also a fitting symbol for the school's mascot: Union Local High School is, quite literally, the 'Home of the Jets.' The committee said it had been trying to get the jet since 2018, when they had initially submitted their request. The Air Force approved the request in 2021, 'setting the stage for years of preparation and fundraising,' according to the release. 'The United States Air Force has never given a Thunderbird out to the public,' Dirk Davis, the president of the Union Local Afterburners, was quoted as saying in the release. 'This has always gone to the military bases and the went to state museums. Union local was lucky enough. We applied and we got it. Like winning the lottery.' The retired F-16 will now be transported to Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, where its engine and seats will be removed in preparation for safe, long-term display at the school. Construction of an 18-foot pedestal to support the jet has already been completed. The aircraft is expected to arrive and be installed on campus in the spring of 2026. 'This is more than just a plane, it's a symbol of perseverance, patriotism, and pride for the students and the entire community,' Union Local Afterburners committee member Pete Busack said. The entire project was funded solely through donations collected by the Afterburners organization, which included contributions from alumni, community members, and local businesses. No public or school funds were used.
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Thunderbird Entertainment Announces New President of Atomic Cartoons
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) ('Thunderbird' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce Joel Bradley has been promoted to the role of President of Atomic Cartoons ('Atomic'), the animation arm of the Company, effective as of July 1. As President of Atomic, Bradley will report to Jennifer Twiner McCarron, who will continue to serve as CEO of Atomic and Thunderbird Entertainment, as well as Chair of Thunderbird's Board of Directors. In his new role, Bradley will lead the business development and production departments across Atomic, and play a central role in the executive leadership team to support the vision, mission, and values of Atomic's people-first culture. In addition to his new responsibilities, Bradley will continue to be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic management of Atomic, including the advancement of a strong technical and creative production pipeline that delivers against the Company's business strategy. This includes overseeing a team of close to 1,000 creative and production staff to ensure a consistent flow of high volume, high quality projects to partners around the world. 'Joel is a highly respected leader who brings a great mix of creativity, production expertise, and unwavering dedication to our teams,' says Ms. Twiner McCarron. 'He's been instrumental in growing our kids and family business, and his passion for supporting and uplifting team members is an invaluable asset. Joel embodies all of the key attributes we value at Atomic, including leading with kindness, compassion, and empathy. Over the years, he has helped elevate our studio creatively to build the artist-friendly, collaborative culture we are proud to be known for. This is a well-deserved promotion and I'm excited to see what the future holds for our Company as a result of Joel's promotion.' An accomplished industry veteran with two decades of industry experience, Bradley first joined Atomic in 2013 from Pixar Canada as a production coordinator. Over the years, he has served in every production role in the studio, including production manager, line producer, supervising producer, and most recently, head of production. He has amassed a number of award-winning producing credits to his name since joining Atomic, including the BAFTA Award-winning Hilda and the Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Last Kids on Earth. Additional notable credits include Legend of Three Caballeros, 101 Dalmatian Street and the Peabody Award-winning Molly of Denali. 'I'm lucky to work with an extremely talented group of artists, creators and producers, all of whom inspire me every day,' says Bradley. 'It is a true privilege to take on the role of President of Atomic and I look forward to building on its already great legacy. Atomic's people-first culture and drive to make excellent cartoons is what originally attracted me to the studio. I want to continue to help our teams learn, grow and be curious, and am very excited to be part of what's to come.' Investor Relations Update Bristol Capital's investor relations contract with Thunderbird concluded on June 30, 2025, and will not be renewed. Thunderbird extends its sincere thanks to the team at Bristol Capital for their dedication and support over the past five years. For information on Atomic, visit For more information on Thunderbird Entertainment Group and to subscribe to the Company's investor list for news updates, go to About Atomic Cartoons Atomic Cartoons is an internationally renowned, award-winning animation studio with offices located in Vancouver, Ottawa and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Cocomelon and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth, Rocket Saves the Day and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company. For more information, visit About Thunderbird Entertainment Group Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world's leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include Mermicorno: Starfall, Super Team Canada, Molly of Denali, Kim's Convenience, Highway Thru Hell, Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me. Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release includes statements containing 'forward-looking information' for purposes of applicable securities laws ('forward-looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are indicated by the use of words such as 'anticipate', 'continue', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'project', 'should', 'believe', 'intend', or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; product capability and acceptance; and other factors set out in the 'Risks and Uncertainty' section of the Company's management discussion and analysis for the period ended March 31, 2024. The foregoing is not an exhaustive list. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to Thunderbird or that management believes to be less significant may also adversely affect the Company and the assumptions and estimates relied upon in connection with making the forward-looking statements contemplated herein. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release represent the Company's views as of the date hereof and as such information should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this news release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mustang Energy Corp. Advances Strategic Option Agreements with Thunderbird Resources Ltd.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE:MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) ('Mustang' or the 'Company') is excited to announce that it has completed the initial payments and share issuances pursuant to the two strategic option agreements with Thunderbird Resources Ltd. (ASX: THB) ('Thunderbird'). By completing the initial consideration, the Company has solidified its commitment to the strategic partnership with Thunderbird, setting the stage for continued progress toward unlocking the potential of the Cluff Lake Project and the Surprise Creek Project (as defined herein). As announced by the Company in its news release dated June 4, 2025, the Company entered into an option agreement (the 'Cluff Lake Agreement') with Thunderbird, dated June 3, 2025, to acquire an undivided 80% interest (the 'Cluff Lake Option') in certain mineral tenements held by Thunderbird in and around Cluff Lake (the 'Cluff Lake Project'). Concurrently with the Cluff Lake Agreement, the Company entered into a second option agreement (the 'Surprise Creek Agreement', and together with the Cluff Lake Agreement, the 'Agreements') with Thunderbird, dated June 3, 2025, to acquire an undivided 80% interest (the 'Surprise Creek Option', and together with the Cluff Lake Option, the 'Option') in certain mineral tenements held by Thunderbird in and around Surprise Creek, Pring Lake, and Ellis Bay/Bob Lake (the 'Surprise Creek Project'). Refer to the Company's news release dated June 4, 2025 for more information about the Cluff Lake Project and the Surprise Creek Project. Cluff Lake Option As initial consideration for the Cluff Lake Option, the Company completed a cash payment of $20,000 and issued 425,531 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a 'Share') to Thunderbird on June 16, 2025 (the 'Closing Date'). The cash payment, Share issuance and exploration expenditure schedules for the remaining consideration for the Cluff Lake Option is as follows: Interest Earned Date Cash Payments Exploration Expenditures Value of Shares Issued For the Company to earn a 60% interest in the Cluff Lake Project ('Stage 1 CL Interest') On or before June 3, 2027 $50,000 $1,000,000 N/A For the Company to earn an additional 20% interest in the Cluff Lake Project ('Stage 2 CL Interest') On or before the second anniversary of the Company earning the Stage 1 CL Interest $50,000 $2,000,000 $100,000(1) TOTAL REMAINING: $100,000 $3,000,000 $100,000 (1) In the Company's news release dated June 4, 2025, it indicated that the Share value for the issuances under the Stage 2 CL Interest will be based on a deemed price of $0.235 per Share. The Company clarifies that the Share value for the Stage 2 CL Interest will be determined by the market price at the time of issuance, as determined in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Upon the Company earning the Stage 2 CL Interest, Thunderbird will retain a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty on the Cluff Lake Project in respect of any minerals, mineral products, ore or concentrates produced from the tenements comprising the Cluff Lake Project. Surprise Creek Option As initial consideration for the Surprise Creek Option, the Company completed a cash payment of $20,000 and issued 425,531 Shares to Thunderbird on the Closing Date. The cash payment, Share issuance and exploration expenditure schedules for the remaining consideration for the Surprise Creek Option is as follows: Interest Earned Date Cash Payments Exploration Expenditures Value of Shares Issued For the Company to earn a 51% interest in the Surprise Creek Project ('Stage 1 SC Interest') On or before June 3, 2027 $50,000 $1,000,000 N/A For the Company to earn an additional 29% interest in the Surprise Creek Project ('Stage 2 SC Interest') On or before the second anniversary of the Company earning the Stage 1 SC Interest $50,000 $2,000,000 $100,000(1) TOTAL: $100,000 $3,000,000 $100,000 (1) In the Company's news release dated June 4, 2025, it indicated that the Share value for the issuances under the Stage 2 SC Interest will be based on a deemed price of $0.235 per Share. The Company clarifies that the Share value for the Stage 2 SC Interest will be determined by the market price at the time of issuance, as determined in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Upon the Company earning the Stage 2 SC Interest, Thunderbird will retain a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty on the Surprise Creek Project in respect of any minerals, mineral products, ore or concentrates produced from the tenements comprising the Surprise Creek Project. All Shares issued to Thunderbird on the Closing Date are subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the Closing Date. The Share issuances for the Stage 2 CL Interest and Stage 2 SC Interest remain subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange. About Mustang Energy Corp. Mustang is a resource exploration company focused on acquiring and developing high-potential uranium and critical mineral assets. The Company is actively exploring its properties in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada and holds 92,211 hectares in around the Athabasca Basin. Mustang's Ford Lake project covers 7,743 hectares in the prolific eastern Athabasca Basin, while its Cigar Lake East and Roughrider South projects span 3,442 hectares, and the south-east region with the Spur Project (17,929 hectares). Mustang has also established a footprint in the Cluff Lake region of the Athabasca Basin with the Yellowstone Project (21,820 hectares) and further expanded its presence in the south-central region of the Athabasca Basin with the Dutton Project (7,633 hectares). On behalf of the board of directors, 'Nicholas Luksha' Nicholas LukshaCEO and Director For further information, please contact: Mustang Energy Corp. Attention: Nicholas Luksha, CEO and Director Phone: (604) 838-0184 Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'intends', 'believes' or 'anticipates', or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'should', 'would' or 'occur'. This information and these statements, referred to herein as 'forward‐looking statements', are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the exercise of the remaining Option by the Company, the expected benefits of the Cluff Lake Project and Surprise Creek Project, the success of the strategic partnership between the Company and Thunderbird, and the future potential of the minerals claims subject to the Agreements. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation the assumption that the Company will be able: to exercise the Cluff Lake Option and the Surprise Creek Option in full and, in connection therewith, receive all required approvals; to receive expected benefits and achieve anticipated integration post-transaction; and to continue exploring the Cluff Project and Surprise Creek Project and surrounding minerals claims optioned to the Company pursuant to the Agreements. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
