One of the best high-flying acts in the United States is witnessing a Blue Angels show. It’s a thrilling event, and it’s easy to watch a Blue Angels show at their home base in Pensacola, Florida. It’s one of the many reasons you should visit Pensacola and do it with Premier Island Management Group. We offer vacation rentals along Pensacola Beach that will give you stunning ocean views and put you near the Blue Angels practice. Here is what you need to know about watching the Blue Angels and a Blue Angels practice show.
Who Are The Blue Angels?
The Blue Angels, a flight squad regularly putting on air shows, hold a significant place in aviation history. They were formed in 1946 as part of the United States Navy, making them the second oldest aerial aerobatic team in the world. (The first is the Patrouille de France, formed in 1931 in France.) They perform about 60 shows a year in 30 different areas. The team is made up of six Navy pilots and one Marine pilot.
What Types of Planes Do They Piolet?
The Blue Angels fly Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets and a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
When Can I See The Blue Angels In Pensacola, Florida?
In 2024, The Blue Angels will perform a show in Pensacola Beach on July 13 at the Pensacola Beach Air Show. If you can’t attend the Pensacola Beach Air Show, you can still attend a Blue Angels practice at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Some will give you the opportunity for autographs in the museum following the practice. The 2024 summer and autumn practice schedule is as follows (autograph days are bold):
May: 1, 14, 15, 28, 29
June: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 25, 26
July: 16, 17, 23
August: 21, 27
September: 4, 10, 11, 17, 24
October: 16, 22, 23
Set Your Eyes To The Sky
Watching a Blue Angels show or practice is a real treat and something you shouldn’t pass up when you stay in Pensacola. By booking directly with Premier Island Management Group, you can watch the Blue Angels fly over and much more in the area. We offer you vacation homes along Pensacola Beach with ample privacy and space. Our private Pensacola Beach homes feature private pools, gulffront views, complimentary wireless internet, and more.
