I'd bring back one of my faves, the F-4, for them before that. Another Thunderbird fave of mine is the F-100 Super Sabre like on the cover of the 1957 record album, "Billy Mure's Supersonic Guitars in Hi-Fi."
“F-35 Thunderbirds? No. Just No. “
I think it’s a wonderful idea! Just think... the F-35 can’t fight, it can’t shoot and flies like a pregnant turkey. But it sure looks purdy!
So yeah, they would be great for air shows! They only cost a bazillion bucks each.