Saints legend Jimmy Graham given guest spot at Thunderbirds air show

TL;DR

Former Saints tight end Jimmy Graham will attend the Hyundai Air and Sea Show as a guest of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on May 23-24. His specific role at the event is not yet known, but he has a long-standing passion for aeronautics.

Key points

Jimmy Graham will attend the Hyundai Air and Sea Show
Event is hosted by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Show dates are May 23-24, 2024
Graham has a passion for aeronautics
He co-founded the Young Eagles program in 2018

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Saints legend Jimmy Graham given guest spot at Thunderbirds air show

The New Orleans Saints have a long offseason ahead still, with the primary wave of signings and the 2026 NFL Draft completed, all eyes turn to the minicamps and offseason programs. On top of that, there are plenty of events still to come in New Orleans, primarily the Summer X Games League Championship in late July.

With that said, a Saints legend will instead be heading to Miami to take on an offseason event of his own, as former tight end Jimmy Graham will attend the Hyundai Air and Sea Show as a guest of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds squadron. "The Greatest Show Above the Earth" will be demonstrated free to the public on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 over Memorial Day Weekend. Graham's role isn't yet known but he's shared videos from riding with photographers in a helicopter as pilots practice their routines.

Graham has had a deep-rooted passion for aeronautics for quite some time now, co-founding the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program back in 2018. For many years, both during and after his career, he has flown recreationally as a hobby, as has been shown in many different social media posts during that span. Now, he may have an opportunity to participate in some capacity at an air show.

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Q&A

What is Jimmy Graham's role at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show?

Jimmy Graham's specific role at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show has not yet been disclosed.

When is the Hyundai Air and Sea Show taking place?

The Hyundai Air and Sea Show is scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2024, over Memorial Day Weekend.

What is the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program?

The Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program, co-founded by Jimmy Graham, aims to introduce young people to aviation and inspire them to pursue careers in aeronautics.