Blue Angels cancel remaining shows
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:21 pm
in their official facebook page https://www.facebook.com/USNavyBlueAngels
Hello Blue Angel Fans,
The Navy has decided to cancel the remaining 2013 Blue Angel performances and practice demonstrations as a result of the current Defense policy, which states that outreach events can only be supported with local assets at no cost to the government.
Blue Angel pilots will continue to maintain minimum safe flying proficiency at Pensacola, Fla. These flights will be single sorties and not open to the public.
The Blue Angels are disappointed in this decision but recognize this is one of many steps the Navy is taking to ensure resources are in place to support our forces operating forward now and those training to relieve them.
The team will continue to sign autographs at the National Naval Aviation Museum Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. The Blue Angels team will also explore other community outreach activities near their home station of Naval Air Station Pensacola.
The Navy believes there is value in demonstrating the professionalism and capabilities of our Navy and Marine Corps team, thus inspiring future generations of Sailors and Marines. The Navy intends to continue aerial demonstration in the future when the budget situation permits.
Thank you for your support fans! We will keep you updated with any changes to our schedule.
-BAPA
Hello Blue Angel Fans,
The Navy has decided to cancel the remaining 2013 Blue Angel performances and practice demonstrations as a result of the current Defense policy, which states that outreach events can only be supported with local assets at no cost to the government.
Blue Angel pilots will continue to maintain minimum safe flying proficiency at Pensacola, Fla. These flights will be single sorties and not open to the public.
The Blue Angels are disappointed in this decision but recognize this is one of many steps the Navy is taking to ensure resources are in place to support our forces operating forward now and those training to relieve them.
The team will continue to sign autographs at the National Naval Aviation Museum Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. The Blue Angels team will also explore other community outreach activities near their home station of Naval Air Station Pensacola.
The Navy believes there is value in demonstrating the professionalism and capabilities of our Navy and Marine Corps team, thus inspiring future generations of Sailors and Marines. The Navy intends to continue aerial demonstration in the future when the budget situation permits.
Thank you for your support fans! We will keep you updated with any changes to our schedule.
-BAPA
Re: Blue Angels cancel remaining shows
Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:06 am
Am I the only one who won't miss them?
From what I understand, the current military jets are a big draw at airshows. Personally I could take them or leave them.
Anyone share my opinion, or am I alone here?
From what I understand, the current military jets are a big draw at airshows. Personally I could take them or leave them.
Anyone share my opinion, or am I alone here?
Re: Blue Angels cancel remaining shows
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:50 pm
I had grown bored with The Blues and The Thunderbirds and sort of ignored them for a number of years. A few years ago at Nellis we left early, and got a whole differing veiw as the aircraft were prepping for each pass. In the parking lot the car alarms were all going off, and the pilots were right overhead. I started bringing a camera again and trying to get photos of interesting stuff they do....so I have to say I'll miss them. I was lucky enough to be at TICO 2013....and might be telling my buddies about seeing the last ever Thunderbirds show the way things are going.... 
Re: Blue Angels cancel remaining shows
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:57 am
They say it's due to the sequestration. I think the current administration doesn't want people getting to Patriotic if you know what I mean.