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George McGovern

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6. Remarkable photography Grumpy Old Guy. Impeccable flying. Thanks!

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Sun Mar 1, 2026, 06:40 PM

Mar 2026

Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, following the Patrouille de France, which formed in 1931. The team has six Navy and one Marine Corps pilots.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Angels

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 OP

I am an USAF kid but I have to admit the Blue Angels have a better look. Irish_Dem Mar 2026 #1

The Blue Angels are definitely more popular. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #9

Some years back I lived near an airport. Irish_Dem Mar 2026 #12

Of course my loyalty is to the T-Birds. Irish_Dem Mar 2026 #13

Great pix! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #2

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #10

Been watching the Blues since the late 1950's JPK Mar 2026 #3

Super photos. sinkingfeeling Mar 2026 #4

Amazing shots, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2026 #5

Remarkable photography Grumpy Old Guy. Impeccable flying. Thanks! George McGovern Mar 2026 #6

Great info! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #11

I used to live near Miramar air station. They'd have these airshows. NNadir Mar 2026 #7

I can certainly understand why you would feel that way. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #8

Nice shots Grumpy! HAB911 Mar 2026 #14

Thank you sir! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2026 #15