The last blue angels air show I went to was in San Diego at Miramar in 1990 with over 200,000 people in attendance.
I was hot and saw a B-52 on exhibt with several people standing underneath the wings.
I edged my way over to the crowd under the wings as the Blue Angels did their show. I would come out and take a look then duck back under the wing for shade.
They did a split and came right at each other over the runway ... let me tell you those wings on the B-52 started vibrating and I could feel the vibs down deep in my soul.
I always wanted to be a pilot, but life dealt another card for me ... Those guys are great, I love them ...
It was sad to lose a buddy, but I know they'll make adjustments and be back up again.
The last accident the Blue Angels had was when they were practicing in Georgia back in 1999. Nobody who loves planes wants to see another accident.
They represent the best ... that's what I love about the US Navy Blue Angels.
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