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JPK

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3. Been watching the Blues since the late 1950's

Reply to Grumpy Old Guy (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 05:50 PM

Mar 1

I'm a Navy Brat so we relocated a few times during dad's career. I started with the Grumman Tigers, missed the Phantoms but then caught up with the Skyhawks, Hornets and now Super Hornets. The Blues fly a super tight show, so close the wing tips are 36 inches away from the canopies. Amazing skill.

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Mar 1 OP

I am an USAF kid but I have to admit the Blue Angels have a better look. Irish_Dem Mar 1 #1

The Blue Angels are definitely more popular. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2 #9

Some years back I lived near an airport. Irish_Dem Mar 2 #12

Of course my loyalty is to the T-Birds. Irish_Dem Mar 2 #13

Great pix! SheltieLover Mar 1 #2

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2 #10

Been watching the Blues since the late 1950's JPK Mar 1 #3

Super photos. sinkingfeeling Mar 1 #4

Amazing shots, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 1 #5

Remarkable photography Grumpy Old Guy. Impeccable flying. Thanks! George McGovern Mar 1 #6

Great info! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2 #11

I used to live near Miramar air station. They'd have these airshows. NNadir Mar 1 #7

I can certainly understand why you would feel that way. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2 #8

Nice shots Grumpy! HAB911 Mar 2 #14

Thank you sir! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2 #15