Blue Angels And Thunderbird Flybys Explained

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Key Takeaways:

  • In late April 2020, the Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds conducted joint 12-ship flybys over major American cities.
  • These dazzling aerial demonstrations were a significant national event.
  • Former Thunderbirds commanding officer Richard McSpadden offers commentary in the associated video on the complexities of executing such demos and formations.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYPLXle9k-M&t=18s

In late April 2020, the Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds dazzled the country with a series of 12-ship flybys of major American cities. In this video, former Thunderbirds commanding officer Richard McSpadden comments on what it takes to fly those demos and formations.

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