From the sleek U2 “Dragon Lady” spy plane to a cadre of vintage warbirds and the Blue Angels, air show fans had no shortage of excitement at the 2025 California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport (KMHR).
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Blue Angels documentary premiering May 17
“Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron — from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season — showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels,” the trailer’s introduction states.
Picture of the Day: Angel reborn
Ken Snyder submitted this photo and note: “This is my 1964 Cessna 150D Blue Angel tribute. I removed it from a garage in downtown Sacramento in December 2022 and finished it for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, where this picture was taken.” I am the photographer.”
Air show returns to Hawaii after seven years
The Blue Angels headlined the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, the first air show in Hawaii since 2015.
Picture of the Day: Blue Angels sunrise
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful sunrise behind the Blue Angels at McGhee Airport (KTYS) in Tennessee. The team was in town for the Smoky Mountain Airshow, Sept. 10-11, 2022.”
80,000 flock to Dayton Air Show
Great weather and the Blue Angels were a winning combination for the 2022 Dayton Air Show.
Pictures of the Day: Blue Angels honor first responder
Megan Vande Voort snapped these pictures during the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held April 13-18, in Lakeland, Florida. Whenever the Blue Angels perform at an airshow, a local person is selected for a flight in one of the Blues’ jets. At this year’s show, SUN ‘n FUN officials were adamant that person would be someone who was on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached out to Lakeland Regional Health and officials there nominated Medical Intensive Care unit manager Regina Wilkins. She got her chance to fly with Blue Angels No. 7 on April 14 during the show.
Picture of the Day: Blue Angels preparing for blue skies
David Freeland submitted this photo and note: ” I took this photo in July 2020 in Kansas City where the Blue Angels were due to perform at an air show. Weather in the area created delays and concerns of cancellation. The result was a great reflection shot on the ramp, followed by a spectacular show by the Blue Angels.”
Blue Angels to debut new jets at SUN ‘n FUN
The Blue Angels first public performance in the new F/A-18E Super Hornets will be at SUN ‘n FUN 2021.