Thunderbirds to highlight March Air Reserve Base 2012 Air Show Published Jan. 27, 2012 By 452 AMW/PA 452 AMW/PA MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF. -- On May 19 & 20, 2012 , the base has scheduled, what is expected to be, its largest air show. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the highlight of the show.