Coming Home: Blue Angels Final Show Of The Season Today

November 14, 2009

The world famous Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron are preparing to fire-up their F/A-18 “Hornets” for their final show of the 2009 season aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Sherman Field today.

Gates to NAS Pensacola will open at 8 a.m. and activities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with vintage aircraft flights and aerobatics by older, single engine aircraft. The Blue Angels perform at 2 p.m.

blue10.jpgAlong with the Blue Angels precision performance, the Blues’ C-130 Hercules transport known as “Fat Albert” will demonstrate a Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) with the help of solid fuel rockets.

Other military performers include the F-16 Viper E Demo Team, and an F/A 18F Super Hornet.

The Emerald Coast Skydivers will make a jump above the show and Training Air Wing SIX will feature a fly-by with wing aircraft.

Tentatively scheduled for both days will be extraordinary aerobatics by performers such as Jan Collmer flying the Fina Extra 300L, David Martin piloting his Breitling CAP 232, Kent Pietsch will entertain the crowd with his comedy show in the Jelly Belly Cadet, Patty Wagstaff will be pushing her Extra 300S to its limits and Dale Snodgrass will fly his P-51 Mustang as part of the Air Force Heritage flight.

Otto the helicopter will amaze everyone with his antics and family-oriented entertainment and the Geico Skytypers will fly their six WWII vintage SNJ-2s as they deliver aerial messages to the crowd.

There will be several fly-by appearances of various aircraft, and Kent Shockley will roar down the runway in the 36,000 horsepower Shockwave Jet Truck.

Along with incredible flying demonstrations, more than 50 military and civilian aircraft will be on display. These statics include aircraft ranging from the present day, state of the art jet fighters to aircraft from the 1930s.

In addition to the regular air shows, there will be a night show beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday the 14th only. Aircraft will light up the sky with full afterburner and pyrotechnics.

Admission, parking and shuttle service for all shows is free. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets, coolers and smoking are not permitted.

For more information, contact the NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office at (850) 452-3100, ext 1539 and 1534.

Comments

2 Responses to “Coming Home: Blue Angels Final Show Of The Season Today”

  1. Note on November 13th, 2009 10:29 am

    I am in awe each time I watch their performance.

  2. John on November 13th, 2009 9:10 am

    Once a Blue always a Blue 1983 to 1987

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