'56 - Thunderbird product line founded by Woodie Woodson in Miami, Florida.

'58 - Duo, Inc. founded by Victor Porter in Decatur, Indiana.

'61 - Thunderbird purchased by Ohio-based Alliance Machine and Foundry.

'62 - First ever successful Miami to Nassau sterndrive crossing, accomplished in a Thunderbird.

'62 - Formula founded by Don Aronow in Miami, Florida, manufacturing the original 233 Deep-V hull, which later earned notable victories on the national offshore racing circuit.

'64 - Formula purchased by Alliance Machine and Foundry.

'66 - Duo, Inc. purchased by "Starcraft Corp."

'69 - Thunderbird/Formula purchased from Alliance by Fuqua Industries of Atlanta, Georgia.

'70 - Signa Corporation founded by Victor Porter and several associates in Decatur, Indiana.

'71 - John Adams becomes exclusive Thunderbird / Formula designer.

'73 - Signa purchased by Fuqua Industries, naming Victor Porter President of both Signa and Thunderbird/Formula.

'75 - Formula 255 Series created with the performance -oriented Liberator, the Castaway aft-cabin cruiser and the Freedom Cruiser.

'76 - Thunderbird/Formula/Signa purchased by Victor Porter from Fuqua Industries.

'79 - Last year of manufacturing Signa models.

'79 - Formula 302LS introduced as a high-performance offshore boat.

'81 - Formula creates the K-5 racing catamaran for World Champion driver Betty Cook.

'83 - Versatile 242 Series created, setting new standards with the 242 Sun Sport, 242LS sport boat, and 242 Sport Fish.

'84 - Formula 206LS introduced with first curved glass windshield in the industry.

'85-'86 - Scott Porter races the 302 SR-1 "Secret Formula" in B-Class, winning the Southeast Divisional Championship and establishing a new UIM World Speed Record.

'88 - Scott Porter named President of Thunderbird / Formula

'88 - Consolidation of Thunderbird/Formula headquarters and production in new 345,000 sq. ft. facility in Decatur, Indiana.

'92 - Falcon lineup of boats added to Thunderbird's powerboat offerings.

'94 - Formula 280 Sun Sport introduced, revolutionizing dayboating.

'96 - Formula FAS³TECH multiplane hull design is created with increased Speed, Stability, and Structural Technology.

98 - Last year of manufacturing Falcon Models.

'00 - Thunderbird manufacturing facility enlarged by 143,500 sq. ft., with total size now near 500,000 sq. ft.

'00 - F2 Class World & National Champions in Offshore Racing

'01 - Winners of the Mercury Constructor's Cup.

'02 - In November Thunderbird introduced their luxury icon - The Formula 47 Yacht.

'02 - Thunderbird Products manufactured their 10,000th boat.

'02 - Winners of the Mercury Constructor's Cup.

'03 - World & National Champions of Offshore Racing.

'04 - The Formula 370 Super Sport wins Powerboat Sport Cruiser of the Year.

'05 - The Formula 400 Super Sport wins Powerboat Sport Cruiser of the Year.

'06 - Thunderbird celebrates 50th Anniversary.

'06 - Formula 240 Bowrider earns the Powerboat Magazine "Boat of the Year" Award.

'06 - Formula undergoes an 85,000 square-foot expansion.

'06 - Formulaboats.com-U-7: Formula's Unlimited Hydroplane takes first-place in ABRA National High Points.

'06 - Formula introduces the 310 Sun Sport with innovative aft transom lounge/sunpad focusing on in-water activities while at anchor.