Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Update: Blues resume Aug. 5

The Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team returned to its show-season home at NAS Pensacola, Fla., to resume practicing for future 2020 appearances. The team has been on a nationwide tour with the Air Force's Thunderbirds to salute first responders and medical personnel involved with the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: News Journal 05/26/20) https://www.pnj.com/story/news/2020/05/26/blue-angels-pensacola-practice-returns-today-and-wednesday/5258382002/ UPDATE: Gulf Islands National Seashore released a statement on Facebook that practices for the Blue Angels was officially starting May 26. However, the Blues' Public Affairs Officer, Navy Lt. j.g. Chelsea Dietlin, said that's not the case. The Blue Angels are expected to return officially on Aug. 5. Dietlin advised fans of the Blue Angels to refer to the team's website and social media pages for official scheduling updates. (Source: News Journal 05/26/20) The team was in the air over West Pensacola on Tuesday, and were heard overhead again May 27.

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