Are you "Glad to be here"? Take a highflying journey with the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron: The Blue Angels. They're more than just numbers they're exceptional men and women.

In this short documentary, we reveal the rigorous process behind becoming a Blue Angel F/A18 Super Hornet Pilot. Explore the intense selection criteria, demanding training regimen, and grueling schedule that the pilots must endure. Experience the thrill of their precision formation flying, the dedication required for each unique role, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that defines their culture of excellence.

If you're fascinated by the Blue Angels and what they mean to the world of aviation, this is a mustwatch. Like, comment, and subscribe to Aerospace Horizons for more insights into the remarkable world above us.

Select Airshow Segments Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max 5x Telephoto Lens
Recorded in ProRes Log using Blackmagic Camera App for iOS 4K / 60FPS
Captured 10/1/2023
   • 2023 BLUE ANGELS | Miramar Airshow | ...  
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Additional footage courtesy of https://www.dvidshub.net/

2024 Blue Angels
#1 | CDR ALEXANDER ARMATAS
#2 | LCDR JACK KEILTY
#3 | LT WES PERKINS
#4 | LCDR AMANDA LEE
#5 | LCDR GRIFFIN STANGEL
#6 | CDR THOMAS ZIMMERMAN
#7 | LT CONNOR O'DONNELL

2023 Blue Angels
#1 | CDR ALEXANDER ARMATAS
#2 | LCDR CHRIS KAPUSCHANSKY
#3 | LT AMANDA LEE
#4 | LT SCOTT GOOSSENS
#5 | LCDR JULIUS BRATTON
#6 | LCDR GRIFFIN STANGEL
#7 | LCDR THOMAS ZIMMERMAN

00:00 Intro to the Blue Angels
00:41 History of the Blues
01:05 Qualifications
01:59 Training
02:53 Diamond Crew Rotation
04:29 Solos Crew Rotation
05:20 Replacements
05:57 The Air Show Season
06:56 Doing it all over again

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