A Blue Angels Flyby...a sequence
Nov 11, 2016 10:53:09 #
Hi Folks, just got back from Pensacola Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. For those who don't know, Pensacola Naval Base is home for the Navy's precision flight demonstration team known as "The Blue Angels". My wife and I were on the Pensacola fishing pier just relaxing, taking pictures and hoping for a good sunset. When all of a sudden, I see people pointing north. It's then that I realize it's the Blue Angels and they're going to treat us to a flyby. And what a treat is was...a high speed, low altitude pass...the roar was deafening, but amazing as they passed by. Here is a sequence of photos I shot.
Nov 11, 2016 11:00:21 #
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Nov 11, 2016 11:20:13 #
What I wouldn't give to catch a sequence like that! Big congrats to you for being prepared.
Nov 11, 2016 11:24:52 #
Nov 11, 2016 11:32:35 #
Great Set...!!! Wonderful Sequence of Captures...!!! 
Blue Angels Deserve a New Up to Date Fleet of Jets...They do an Amazing job with the Ancient Fleet they currently Fly...Just Sayin'..!!
Blue Angels Deserve a New Up to Date Fleet of Jets...They do an Amazing job with the Ancient Fleet they currently Fly...Just Sayin'..!!
Nov 11, 2016 11:37:22 #
You were SO lucky to be there at the right time. Refreshing to see Blue Angel pictures with such an interesting and beautiful sky
behind them, instead of the usual bright blue sky. Great set of pictures.
behind them, instead of the usual bright blue sky. Great set of pictures.
Nov 11, 2016 11:37:37 #
Right place, right time James. Great set what a treat, love the last two. 
Nov 11, 2016 11:44:14 #
Carlo wrote:
Great Set...!!! Wonderful Sequence of Captures...!!!
Blue Angels Deserve a New Up to Date Fleet of Jets...They do an Amazing job with the Ancient Fleet they currently Fly...Just Sayin'..!!
Blue Angels Deserve a New Up to Date Fleet of Jets...They do an Amazing job with the Ancient Fleet they currently Fly...Just Sayin'..!!
I know what your sayin'...we had Blue Angels solo #6 crash not more that 2 miles from our house that past July. Of course the pilot was killed. The investigation afterward said he was flying to fast to attempt the maneuver he was doing, he lost control and went into the ground vertically. However, I think something on his aircraft may have broke or failed, that's my opinion.
Nov 11, 2016 11:44:52 #
Great sequence James - I especially like the shot of them disappearing into the sunset. Great reminder of the reason to always keep some kind of camera nearby.
Nov 11, 2016 11:45:56 #
Oklahoma 46 wrote:
Fabulous! What a treat.
Yes, and it got even better a few days later, we were treated to a full show as they often practice over the Pensacola area.
Nov 11, 2016 11:46:40 #
vince39426 wrote:
great set of photos. Wish I was there
Thanks, we were lucky for sure.
Nov 11, 2016 11:47:53 #
dennisallard wrote:
What I wouldn't give to catch a sequence like that! Big congrats to you for being prepared.
Thanks, my wife and I were on the pier with cameras hoping for a pretty sunset. I'll take this instead any day.
Nov 11, 2016 11:49:17 #
angler wrote:
Great shots James.
Thanks Jim, I saw quite a number of Angler's on the pier fishing. They didn't speak English, so I know it wasn't you.
Nov 11, 2016 11:50:01 #
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