Blue Angels Will Fly Over Pensacola Friday; Tribute To Resiliency Of Community

September 24, 2020

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be flying over Pensacola starting at 8 a.m. Friday as a tribute to the people of Pensacola and the resiliency of the Pensacola community after Hurricane Sally.

“We hope this flight over Pensacola provides a touching display of appreciation for the thousands of Hurricane Sally first responders and the continued resolve of the people of this community,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader for the flyover. “We will get through this, just like we have so much this past year. We are all in this together.”

“I am very appreciative of the Blue Angels for this incredible show of support for the people of Pensacola as we begin the long recovery from Hurricane Sally,” Mayor Grover Robinson said. “This storm has impacted so many people in our community during a time when many of us were already facing challenging times, but I know we will recover. Pensacola is a strong, resilient community, and we will be even stronger once we get through this together.”

The Blue Angels flyover will include the following areas:

  • Pensacola Beach
  • Perdido Key
  • Community Maritime Park
  • Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola
  • Areas surrounding Pensacola Fire Stations 1, 3 and 4

The Blue Angels will be visible from many locations throughout the Pensacola area and along this route.

The public is reminded to continue to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Pictured: The Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds during a flyover of downtown Pensacola in April 2020. NorthEscambia.com photos.

Comments

6 Responses to “Blue Angels Will Fly Over Pensacola Friday; Tribute To Resiliency Of Community”

  1. Alex on September 25th, 2020 9:39 pm

    Hope they inspired people to get everything cleaned up

  2. R C on September 25th, 2020 8:19 pm

    Thanks for the show! But most are at work or school. Let’s try this again on Saturday, when more of your fans could enjoy the fly over.

  3. Native 1950 on September 25th, 2020 9:37 am

    Ditto to JEFF!

  4. Me on September 25th, 2020 9:16 am

    Totally agree with Jeff! VERY disappointed in middle & northern parts of county being left out! Downtown favored again!!

  5. area resident on September 25th, 2020 7:43 am

    I agree with Jeff. Those of us who aren’t “downtowners” or beach goers would like to see them as well.

  6. JEFF on September 24th, 2020 8:05 pm

    They are leaving a lot of Escambia “unflown”. Why can’t they run up hwy 29 to century, too?

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