2023 Blue Angels

Watch as your 2023 Blue Angels take it to the skies over NAF El Centro on a COLD Saturday afternoon. February 25th, 2023.
0:00 Pilot walk down
1:31 Blue Angels Engine Startup
6:07 Blue Angels Taxi out
8:20 Blue Angels Takeoff/Flight Demonstration
19:07 Blue Angels Land
20:14 Blue Angels Taxi Back
21:24 Blue Angels Engine Shutdown
22:26 Blue Angel Pilots Meet and Greet

[@flapoverspeed]

These people work and train harder than us mortals can imagine. Our country is blessed to have these truly devoted Aviators.

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

Love the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds! I feel such pride as an American to see all what they do for us in the air shows as well as in combat. Thank you!

[@williamrana9068]

So sad when Blue angels made a sched exhibition in San Francisco I was in Los Angeles at that time. I really missed them.

[@tuyetvo4353]

❤ Blue Angel - Thunderbirds.

[@yafuker6046]

Something that makes me feel GOOD about paying taxes.

[@sudsysutherland359]

@Sandielindemeyer • As a proud Canadian🇨🇦 we have the awesome “Snowbirds”✈️ in which are in the city i live in which is London,Ontario,Canada where the Canadian “Snowbirds” will be putting on another dazzling show this weekend for us London citizens. And i have nothing but respect for the American 🇺🇸 “Blue Angels” 🤙 & every time i hear the name “Thunderbirds” i can’t help but chuckle because for a certain age group there use to be this 1960’s & 1970’s TV show called “THUNDERBIRDS” which was a kids tv program but not cartoons but “puppets” on strings which is super hard to do plus all the detail that went into each puppet & all the scenery back ground etc that went into creating that kids tv program & the famous saying for the start of the show… “THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO”!!! LOL!! I don’t think i’ve ever seen the real “Thunderbirds” though in which i’ll check out after this magical masterpiece of aviation greatness & to my American🇺🇸 friends please check out the Canadian “Snowbirds” 🤙

[@yafuker6046]

Saw them featured on a TV documentary many years ago. Very impressive. Their name should be changed, though. Reminds me of that Ann Murray "Snowbird" song: "spread your tiny wings and fly awaaaaay....."@@sudsysutherland359

[@lindamoreno1028]

They are phenomenal. Such precision & great maneuvers! I hope they always remain safe!

[@cherylbanquer6514]

The degree of skill, talent, and trust this group of pilots have is truly impressive! Thanks to each and every one of you!

[@ParisIdolPerson]

Congratulations to Amanda Lee, for being the first ever Female Blue Angel!

[@dawnteed4469]

Katie Higgins was the first Blue Angel Pilot in 2014.

[@luv2icesk8lots]

@@dawnteed4469You are both partially correct. You can hear Amanda reply that she is the first female F/A-18 demo pilot in the Blue Angels, Katie flew the C-130 named Fat Albert for the Blue Angels.

[@GideonVanStaden-lw6rj]

Geluk amanda

[@shirleyharrington-moore9657]

Hear! Hear!!

[@tn-titan6159]

And far better pilots were overlooked because of this.

[@wendyh3891]

I never get tired of watching these amazing planes & their pilots doing these manoeuvres, such precision & perfection. Everything done so beautifully, thank you for sharing. Love from Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ronniconnelly933]

Being a female Navy Corpsman, I loved seeing Lt. Amanda flying. It was an awesome show!!!!

[@libation14221]

#3 position. I was stationed in PENSACOLA where the Blues are headquartered. '69 thru '72

[@sharoncassell5273]

Proud of you too. I was a C141 mechanic for USAF 1979 to 84… also trained to fly on Cessna 150. Ladies flew in WWll also. My cousin is retired pilot from United Airlines. She began around 1980.

[@DieselPlays]

we all know that she made it because of the gender quota...come on.

[@waistgunner3930]

@DieselPlays carved in stone FACT!! I've seen it happen: they get anything they want ...with the help of kneepads (more FACT !!)

[@DieselPlays]

@saedrix9807 calm down white Knight. We live in the time of gender and representation quota. There are thousands of Navy F18 pilots. More men than women. So in terms of probability she already loses out. She may be truly good, but probability states that there is a high likelihood of other men being on par or better than her. It is simple math. Doesn't help her case much with the woke era we live in. Bring this back 20 years ago, I'd agree that it was purely based on her skills. Now, nah! Facts hurt, so just take a seat.

[@dalemartindale5372]

Huge congratulations to Amanda Lee! You go girl! Gotta admit though I'm team T-Birds. My dad was a Thunderbird for 4 years. So proud of these amazing pilots from the Air Force and Navy. You are all truly the best of the best! ❤

[@sharondavis8003]

God bless the USA & US NAVY 🇺🇸🙋🏼‍♀️

[@lindaholley4406]

Totally awesome!!! So proud of our service men and women!!!

[@notgivinup]

Just outstanding! I've seen the Blue Angels every time they've come here to Offutt AFB. Breathtaking. I get goosebumps and teary eyed just watching. God Bless all of them and keep them safe!

[@Thesixsixman1968]

I’ve been watching them all of my life, never gets boring and always excited to see them

[@dotmurphy7279]

Yes a number of years back when they had several crashes. That hurt , the crashs that happened. They kept at it and cleared up the problems. Sure is fine to see them performing.

[@teris8233]

I do not get impressed easily, however the choreography from the start with the walk through the end truly amazed me. I salute these flawless pilots! Outstanding performance 🙏👍

[@trainliker100]

When seeing their show in person, my favorite moment is when you have lost track of two planes usually flying separate from the formation of four - and one suddenly roars over your head from behind low and perpendicular to the flight line. Obviously, they have permission to fly over the crowd that others don't have. It is quite a visceral feeling, and you can't really experience it watching a video.

[@juliam.mallen9019]

Phenomenal syncretism sycronisty personified! First female Blue wow the sound of freedom never grows old. It's nice to see the intersection with the fans very sweet. For such amazing warriors they are very down to earth and approachable very noble! 👌🇺🇸🦅💙💛

[@jeffk1482]

Right?!? I saw her walk out the flightline and said “Holy shit, they did it!” Lt. Amanda Lee, #3 left wing. Hot damn!!!

[@orvillemcmahon4509]

My favorite precision team. Been at their shows almost every time they've performed in Toronto over last 68 years

[@petestrain9531]

They are great motivators.

[@dotmurphy7279]

Didn't know they perform there. Does Canada have comparable flight teams? Do you have them at big air shows?

[@donnav7443]

​@dotmurphy7279 yes! Called the Snowbirds!

[@daren7889]

GO NAVY! I love how the Navy was the very first service group to allow females to fly fighter jets! My Uncle was a Pearl Harbor Survivor on an ammunition ship, my father was a former US Naval officer and scientist. Dad helped to build the very first Atomic reactors for submarines Admiral Rickover's program/ Westinghouse Corporation, and I was a US Navy Nurse Corps scholarship student in college! 🥰🤗🥰⚓⛵⚓

[@deans178]

Very happy to be alive to see Amanda in #3! First saw the Blue's in person in 1972 at Willow Run and that show made me decide to have an Aviation Career. Retired at Willow Run in 2015 when we hosted the Blue's on my final year!!

[@dougcastleman9518]

I first saw them in 1967 when they were still flying F11F Tigers, I was nine…and I’ve since seen them in action every chance I get…countless times now, but always a thrill and always memorable! Thanks for posting.

[@sunnyme2844]

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[@sunnyme2844]

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[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

My niece just flew with the Thunderbirds over the KC Chiefs stadium. I’m so amazed and proud.

[@batphink2655]

Congrats to her and you should be that's an honour!

[@BenTLH]

WOW!!! That was some outstanding video!! 😯 Thanks for posting it. This is some of the best recording I've ever seen of the Blue Angels and I've been watching them since 1957. Again Thanks! 😁👍⚓💙

[@susanpugh130]

Even though none of you are my own family, you make me so proud I could cry! Congratulations!!!🥰💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Cessna65866]

I smiled the whole time at the end. To me these guys and gals are a true inspiration and they are the real hero’s and deserve much more recognition than the Hollywood celebs.

[@halu2042]

Oh boy ! Do not compare them to the Hollywood. Most actors and actresses sold their souls to China for dirty money. Hollywood now is all filled with trash (a lot of immoral people and business are in it).

[@lolis9910]

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[@user-hr8bc6rg4y]

ОДНОЗНАЧНО!!!

[@LaidBackLora]

100 percent facts

[@cristyw]

Breathtaking! Not sure why but seeing them always brings tears to my eyes!!

[@nimfawills8624]

I love Blue Angels ❤ they’re awesome , watching their air shows in Pensacola

[@5809AUJG]

GORGEOUS!!!!! THANK YOU!!! My grandpa and my uncle both served in our US Navy, and so that branch of our armed forces has always had a very special place in my heart. And the Blue Angels hold their own beloved place there too. I am grateful to you for this beautiful video. It's made my day. You're the BEST!!

[@mandylandis8887]

Kudos to those wrench men that keeps these birds in peak shape ..God Bless Us All

[@kathykochersperger6848]

Men and women

[@colettebusquet4091]

incredible ! the perfection or nothing... respect and admiration the beauty too ...✈️❤

[@ew5969]

They are a sight to see!! I’ve been watching them since 1983!!! Saw them this year in VB❤ From a family of aviators they bring me a lot of joy to watch!!

[@M1N1Girl007]

Thank you for this! I live in the Panhandle and love it when they flyover. The Hornets are badass and so are the pilots!

[@daren7889]

You have to give Navy pilots a lot of credit ! Flying off the decks of moving Air Craft Carriers!

[@sharoncassell5273]

I just saw a video of Blue Angels & Thunderbirds as a team. They were great together as much as they act or seem like rivals .

[@richardself7632]

Very interesting to see two Thunderbirds riding along. Much more collaboration between the Blues and Thunderbirds these days. Good to see.

[@nancyhartz9090]

Thank you all for your service. Congratulations to Amanda Lee the first female Blue Angel. This gives me goosebumps.Thank You.

[@siouxperb5570]

First female tactical demonstration pilots. I believe that distinction needs to be noted, because women have had a long history of service with the team. But her achievement is noteworthy.

[@pampurr1]

Thank you so much for this exciting video. Brings tears to my eyes. These men and women are outstanding in every way.

[@thoughtfuloutrage5563]

Thank you SpencerHughes! This is, without a doubt, the best video of the Blue Angels low show that I've EVER seen! Over the past 40 years of going to the shows, I've gotten some good photographs, some of which I even got paid real money for, but making good video has been a challenge. The best show I was ever at was the Reading, PA air show in the late 1980's, just a few years after they started using the F/A-18. I had to work on Saturday, but was lucky enough to be stuck in a traffic jam just off the end of the runway. While I was sitting there, all six planes did a formation pass at an elevation about 50 ft then all six planes with 12 afterburners pointed right at me pulled up in a Max climb. The thunderous roar of those powerful engines shook the ground and the cars, and sent chills up your spine. Even people sitting in their cars in the traffic jam gave them a round of applause!

[@randyhathawy7514]

I agree. Amazing video. 👍

[@angelapotter2640]

You all are amazing!!! Thank you for all that you do and keep up the awesome maneuvers!!! ❤❤❤

[@notgivinup]

The precision in every move they make is incredible, even the men on the ground getting them ready for takeoff. Amazing!

[@pammerle1691]

I have always called the Blue Angels "AMERICAS ANGELS" ABSOLUTE BADASSERY

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

Wow! Nice to see super slick flying in beautiful a/c. We also were slick, flying taildraggers, taxiing in S turn formation; flying and landing in formation; shutting down together. Drinking our faces off in the Mess that night. "Once we were warriors!"

[@TeenCookiestoo]

I absolutely LOVE these shows! The courage that these brave pilots have goes beyond words. They risk their lives for our enjoyment! Thank you so much! 💓

[@conniestrong4778]

After my mom died in 1973, my dad took us to every air show available. We seen the Canadian showbirds, thunderbirds and the Blue angels 🥰🥰🥰

[@viking-norge115]

GREAT !!!!... one thousand thanks for this perfect job !!!.... kind regards from France ... 😃🤩❤👋👋👋👍👍👍👍🤙!

[@racerd9669]

God bless the men and women that serve to protect America, you can just tell how proud they are to be doing what they do so well.

[@SODTAOE]

One of the few things where even in person it is hard to believe what you are seeing. So incredible

[@marieprovencio288]

God bless you all and thank you again for everything. From Buena Park CA USA. Love you guys

[@donnajones6306]

They are amazing! Practice makes perfect and they are!! I proud of them .I salute you all and glad. Proud of these Americans

[@mr.bayarea_]

Good to see my people in that blue suit as well 👊🏾

[@bsullivan161]

Nothing quite like the sound of these jets starting their engines!

[@petestrain9531]

They are great, Proud to say I am retired Navy.

[@PawsForAndrea]

I’m Canadian 🍁🇨🇦🍁 - but thank you for your service:)

[@maryannequaid5113]

so its true Angels really do have wings wow - such powerful yet calm people go Blue Angels

[@billvinson7859]

Great video of these excellent pilots. ❤ For me the signing is the best part.

[@orriebeck5002]

I was so blessed to meet them in 1990. In San Francisco. Had the best time with them.

[@flatcreek4665]

We used to go on vacation to Gulf Shores every summer and would always get a show as the raced down the shoreline from Pensacola. ❤ the Blue Angels!

[@pdxholmes]

That was cool to see two of the Thunderbirds pilots getting a ride along. I bet that was fun to see a different teams performance from that angle.

[@BigDukeX]

Actually, both teams will performing along side one another in just a few weeks there in California.

[@joeygeiger236]

you will be suprised how many times this actually happens. growing up as an air force brat. they usually preform a ton of shows together

[@dandymcgee]

@SpadesPlusYT58 Sounds like a bad Air Force joke to me.

[@operatorfox2]

@Phillip Banes Oh yeah, the navy doesnt operate aircraft, its only the 2nd largest airpower on the planet.

[@SRR-5657]

​@@phillipbanes5484Wait till this guy finds out what a Navy SEAL is

[@kurtofer7988]

Thanks for this great video. My son flies the F 18 now, and his EXO used to be Armadas, who is now the commander of the Blue Angels and flies plane number one.

[@davidduell4775]

My son flys F18s also

[@kennethprice9926]

@@IslandCrimea. It wouldn’t end well for you Ivan.

[@user-ij6df4qq8w]

​@@IslandCrimeaа что, посадить на свою полосу ума не хватило, или ручонки из-под хвоста растут?😂

[@Steve-he1hy]

My uncle was with the team from 62-64 lt George neale

[@cesargodoy585]

I do admire these people, for everything...!!!.. The Blue Angels..!!

[@JoseMartinez-pl6vb]

Spencer. You always have the best coverage on Airshows! 👏

[@andresmarquez88888]

I totally agree 100 %

[@ganekim]

The precision and coordination of the Blue Angels team flight was truly impressive. So If the Black Eagles team were to have a competition, it would be worth watching~

[@michado75]

Wow! The THUNDERBIRDS F-16 AND The BLUE ANGELS in One Picture, Thank You!

[@friedhelmschwarze5453]

Simply amazing 😍 best regards from Germany

[@daren7889]

German - Swiss American here! Thanks for your support! 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@FallenMuse81]

And it hasn't changed from the 80s and I love it you'll still take the time to bring the kids in and that's important I love watching the Angels fly.

[@dawnteed4469]

This right here is one of the many reasons I love being an American… I’m so proud of our service men and woman!! Congratulations to Amanda Lee on being our 2nd Blue Angel Pilot!! YOU GO GIRL!❤️🤍💙 God Bless America and our military men and woman 🇺🇸💫

[@siouxperb5570]

2nd Blue Angel pilot?

[@Hurst6969]

Really? Imagine your 18-year-old loved one has just enlisted in the Navy She calls to explain that she is confused because a person "with a penis" was in her locker room shower today. Your response, Darling we love you but, the new DoD Policy of Gender Equality permits people with a PENIS to be in the female locker room. Darling, if you complain, you will be held accountable and have an EEO complaint filed against you. This complaint will prevent you from being promoted and very likely will cause you to be demoted. Our country is in serious peril because this is REAL and happening now. lamborn.house.gov/media/in-the-news/navy-guidance-trans-men-can-use-facility-corresponds-their-gender-identity

[@lauriedelorme6733]

Just AMAZING!! WHAT TALENT!!

[@basenjisofmasiyarink1831]

My favorite pilots The Blue Angels are the best

[@sarahunter5568]

Magnificent!!!! The skill and precision of these pilots is amazing. Beautiful to see!!!

[@howardng3211]

Pride of Pensacola, FL. Their home coming show over Pensacola Beach is awesome.

[@2unexpeted]

My respect 🏅👏👏👏👍👍👍totally impresive!!!!!

[@sipzter]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@stulynn2005]

Always breathtaking to watch.

[@shannahuffman4655]

Thank you, Marines, Navy for your Service

[@fubar1217]

I love that they gave a couple of the Thunderbird pilots rides. I'm assuming they got to ride with the Thunderbirds as well.

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Go Blue eagles take care yuor fly God Bless America and all sulders from phillipens Bernabe asid cañeta

[@isabellepirkl4791]

It was my honor and privilege to be there and watch these hero’s fly! The sound of freedom- TURN IT up!! Stunning performance! 💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@sarahunter5568]

Amazing they are fearless. W O W❤

[@SpargeTheBand]

Thanks Spencer. I love how every year you can compare the diamond from this day until they come back in the fall. So much tighter next time.

[@annalin2816]

I have seen blue angels 2 times at Abbotsford air show, I have had no words to describe how i felt!!! They are beautiful

[@littleBit469]

AMAZING AND SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I Love The Blue Angels!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonydrake4244]

16:20 taking your aircraft for a walk never ceases to impress me

[@alexanderpintado8883]

Fantastic and spectacular!

[@user-ud9lg3zi9s]

I love you so very much ❤❤❤❤ thank you for all that you do day in and day out ❤❤❤❤. God bless you all ❤

[@PS_testing321...]

Thank you for sharing, Spencer. When you are there, the best moments are when they turn their backs to the crowd and hit the after burners. So incredible. Well, also the stunts when you think they will crash head on !! And when then the 5 & 6 sneak up on everyone from behind!!! I missed our air show this year.

[@sarahunter5568]

Magnificent!!! Skilled and thrilling to see. I am amazed at their precision.

[@Dutchy-1168]

Love the “ Blue Angels ‼️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@richardingraham-yy4sz]

Blue Angels you are number one in my book thank you for this video

[@denisekremer3611]

The Blue Angels are a thing of beauty and a joy to behold! ✈✈✈✈✈✈

[@magdamarcos5772]

GOD BLESS BLUE ANGELS!!!

[@moduqueRN]

Unbelievable sight!

[@thomasbailey3511]

Saw them in Oceana in Virginia they were so amazing! Took my patriotism to a whole new level. God Bless our Blue Angels and the U.S.A.🇺🇸

[@jeffwissner4330]

Great time watching these fly they unlike much else or a joy and pleasure to watch........when I am able to watch these clips everyone and everything makes more sense I never get tired or board like now I am in the best therapy session I can ever get so I break down for a moment my heart pounds in tempo with the turbines and the crew rocking so please don't bother me too much jump in and watch to ALL MY FAMILY AND FREINDS I AM CLAIMING A SPOT FOR YOU 😢😂❤😅😊 THANK YOU SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN.

[@efo1358]

I’m born in the BayArea and I’m missing the Naval and Army! Tell me other than American Values! 🤙🙏❤️🇺🇸. Fleet Week in the BayArea is special for many that grow up in the BayArea since WW2! 👊🙏❤️. Imagine that! ❤️🇺🇸🦅

[@kellywilkins8043]

Very proud of you all!

[@JeanLong-mm6ow]

I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO FLY WITH THE BLUE ANGEL! TO OLD NOW, BUT WOULD STILL GO! WAS A SMALL PLANE PILOT! GOD BLESS ALL PILOTS❤❤❤🎉🙏🏻🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@JeanLong-mm6ow]

WOULD STILL GO AT 91 yrs old, you bet

[@user-jt9kp8ou8e]

As a Brit I love the Red Arrows. BUT, the skill that the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds pilots have flying in such tight formations with these jets is amazing.

[@kawai99100]

I remember how unusual it was when I served on USS Lexington and USS Forrestal. A few female pilots. This is historic and me being a female, it's a great moment.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

GREAT CAMERA WORK!!

[@MariaProvencio-wb5qm]

Love you all the blue 💙 angels 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 thanks for everything

[@andresmarquez88888]

I’m sharing your video with all my friends & Co Workers. And also asking them to Like 👍🏼 & Subscribe. Great Video & thanks a Million. Greetings from Santa Maria, Ca. The 805

[@clarkthurmond6711]

Looks like the blues are giving the Tbirds a ride along. Stationed in Pensacola in my first tour of duty at the Naval Hospital. I used to watch them practice their low-level maneuvers outside the 2nd floor snack bar.They were required to maintain a considerable distance from the hospital due to the jet wash being fairly noisy. Met several of the crew members. They gave me signed posters which I still have to this day. That was over 30 years ago. Saw them during a show from Pensacola beach. It's nerve racking to see just how close the wing tips and canopies are when they fly in formation while doing rolling loop.

[@libation14221]

I was stationed at Whiting Field in Milton. '69 thru '72. They flew F-4 Phantoms. Best beaches in the world.

[@toddie4usa1]

Finally a female in the jet!! For all us girls that serve thank you Lt Amanda Lee for making us so proud! AD2 AW

[@caspertheghost9999]

The T Birds have a female 'demo' team pilot for years,,,

[@jasonthomas9364]

So you didn’t think a female could do this and why does her gender even have to be brought up?

[@kimklim3267]

I wonder if she made the team….simply because of her gender….hmmm ?

[@thatsfedup1064]

Lowering the standards for women seems to be working. 👏

[@bmezay6211]

@@caspertheghost9999 this the first demo pilot for the blues

[@sarahunter5568]

Magnificent!! Fearless❤

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

Love watching the blue angels perform