[4K] 2021 U.S. Navy Blue Angels : San Francisco Fleet Week (Saturday Demo) Comms Included!

After a year off due to Covid, the United States Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, roared back over San Francisco to headline Fleet Week. For the first time ever, the Blues showcased their F/A-18 Super Hornets, and C-130J Super Hercules over the Bay Area demonstrating both the high performance capabilities and precision of their new platforms. This video was recorded in 4K on Saturday 10/9/2021. With a pretty hefty cold front passing through days prior it left for some moderate winds, cooler temperatures, excellent visibility, along with a good amount of moisture in the air most notably visible when the jets were under G. Blue Angel 3 Maj. Frank Zastoupil "CHOMPS," experienced a mechanical issue with his ladder shortly after takeoff from Oakland International Airport and RTB'd to troubleshoot the problem, not returning to the formation until the Change Over Roll. Despite the Covid restrictions being quite strict in San Francisco, there was quite a large and joyful crowd to welcome the team back to "the city by the bay."
The 2021 U.S. Navy Blue Angels are...
#1, Commanding Officer/Flight Leader: Capt. Brian Kesselring
#2, Right Wingman: Lcdr. James Haley
#3, Left Wingman: Maj. Frank Zastoupil
#4, Slot Pilot: Lcdr. James Cox
#5, Lead Solo: Cdr. Ben Walborn
#6, Opposing Solo: Lcdr. Cary Rickoff
#7, Narrator/VIP Pilot: Lcdr. Julius Bratton
#8, Events Coordinator: Lt. Katlin Forster
M1: Maj. Rick Rose
M2: Capt. William Huckeba
M3: Capt. Jackson Streiff
Executive Officer: Cdr. Todd Royles
Maintenance Officer: Lt. Brian Abe
Assistant Maintenance Officer: Lt. Henry Cedeño
Flight Surgeon: Lt. Monica Borza
Supply Officer: Lt. Kristin Toland
Public Affairs Officer: Lt. Chelsea Dietlin