The first weekend in November in odd-numbered years, means but one thing to me: The Blue Angels are coming to the beach!
It was 2001, just after 9/11, when I experienced my first Blue Angels Sea and Sky Spectacular, and it was amazing.
For several days preceding the Saturday/Sunday airshows, the jets would arrive in thrillingly loud and fast passes overtop of the school and neighborhood, up and down the beach. Practicing their tricks. Sending observers into ecstasies. Well, speaking for myself, anyway.
I was peering into the skies by this afternoon, listening for the thunder that announces their approach. Nothing. I thought that by Wednesday, I’d have at least seen a few stray jets.
On Friday the practice show is scheduled. I’ll be there, camera ready. I will do my best to capture something, but I have no idea if I’ll succeed. The formal air show will be held on Saturday only this year; one performance at 9:30 am and another at 3:00 pm. Venue: Jacksonville Beach. On the beach. It’s just the coolest thing ever!
Surely, though, I’ll see some Angels practicing tomorrow?
They're fascinating, aren't they? Didn't get to go, but I assume they were nearby this past weekend, at the airshow. My windows rattled & the dogs hid under the bed.
Looking forward to your shots 🙂
~Julia
I have always loved those jets.. talk about shock and awe… always gives my goosebumps and a tear or two even!
A super collosal waste of government money – dreadful show of agression – we should all be deeply ashamed of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone else seems to be afraid to speak the truth.
They give me goosebumps too!