Well, they're here again, the Blue Angels and Fleet Week.

I look forward to this event every year. Have been since 1981.

Something new though. The Airbus A380 will do a few flyovers.

It just landed at SFO. That should be cool to see it fly over (I think Saturday).

The parade of ships will also be different; just two U.S. ships,
and eight Canadian vessels. But that's OK.

Friday, the Blue Angels will practice their routine.
Sat. and Sun. will be the full show.

Guess where I'll be?
Trying to catch a ride in one of those F/A-18 Hornets.

http://fleetweek.us/fleetweek#airshow

 

WOW that looks like fun. if i wernt so far id come.

 

if i had the time and the money, i would drive out there just for it.

only 2 US ships? is that the norm? i would think there would be more than that.

either way, it would still be great, not so much for me as would be for my wife, i am still trying to find an air show near to go to.

 

There "was" one show in Millington, Tn. in Sept. 22-23. Is that near you?
http://www.blueangels.com/

As for only two U.S. vessels, that is not the norm.
The rest of the U.S. vessels, that normally participate in Fleet Week, are
deployed in the Middle East.

Watching a flat top steam under the Golden Gate Bridge is a site to see.

 

aaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!! millington?!?!?! how the heck?

it is close enough, how you find out? i use to have a link, but googled and can not seem to find listings.

i would drive about 4-5 hourse to see one, i really just want to show my wife the planes and walk in and out of them, i was stationed at an airbase for a year, i seen plenty.

 

You'll have to wait until early next year to see what their schedule is.

Here's there official website:

http://www.blueangels.com/

Check out the "schedule" button, even though it's for this years listing.

 

I was an air traffic controller in a former life, and my first station was El Centro, Ca- the winter home of the Blue Angels. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

As far as fleet week in San Fran, I am surprised they still allow it at all, considering the obvious way they feel about the military.

 

is there a listing for airshows that do not have the blue angles?

i am more interested in crawling around a c5, or a kc135. show my wife some stuff, and the jets flying would be cool also, but i would take anything, its getting the end of the season, but i would think the south may have some going all year?

 

[QUOTE] [QUOTE]Check out www.aviationnation.org it is the big airshow in Las Vegas on Nov. 10th-11th and is free to the public. This year is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Airforce. Nelis AFB is also the home of the Thunderbirds. This is going to be a great airshow. I am planning to take the 7.5 hr drive from Co. to see it, it will be worth the trip.

Fleet week is one of the things that I might admit to missing about Ca. The Blue Angels always put on a tremendous show, they were here in Grand Junction 2 summers ago. Anytime I get to see military jets, it makes my chest pop out a little further because I am an American. F-15's and F-18's are a regular sight and sound here in G.J., it is a stop over point for them.

 

Another one is:

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/
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stu37d quoted: "As far as fleet week in San Fran, I am surprised they still allow it at all, considering the obvious way they feel about the military."

Just because some (they) oppose the military doesn't mean that everyone opposes the military.

 

I am going I cant weight to see the air bus ,
Nick

 

You are correct, sir, and I am glad that there are still guys like you around, ben!

 

I went out Friday to watch the rehearsals and that Airbus 380 did it's fly around.

Holy crap that's a big airliner.

As usual, the Blue Angels were spectacular, as were The Patriots Jet Demonstration Team.

As a matter of fact, all of the aircraft were great.

Checkout the Patriots Jet Team, and up the volume, and enjoy the ride.

http://www.patriotsjetteam.com/

The down side? A point and shoot digital camera just doesn't cut it.

The up side? I'll be going again, to both Saturday and Sunday shows.