Blue Angels and Thunderbirds Fly Together Over New York City - Extended Compilation

The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds performed a very rare joint flyover above New York City, Trenton, Newark, and Philadelphia on April 28, 2020 to honor health care and essential workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The teams departed from NAS Pensacola in Florida and were refueling mid-flight by four KC-10 Extenders before returning back to Pensacola.
Flyovers will continue around the country under the name Operation America Strong.
Video and photos courtesy of:
Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Hicks - Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Chief Petty Officer Chad Pritt - Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dan Serianni - Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - (Active)
Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice - 621st Contingency Response Wing Public Affairs
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hendrix - Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Staff Sgt. Cory Bush - Air Force Thunderbirds
Tech. Sgt. Ned T. Johnston - Air Force Thunderbirds
Airman 1st Class Briana Cespedes - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs
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[@michaelviens2894]

The Blues started from Florida or South Carolina? Great shots!!!! A lil dialogue would be sweet Just a little chatter at least

[@mojomaga3636]

JUST IMAGINE HOW MANY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT "SHOW" COST THE US TAX PAYERS WHILE THE TAX PAYERS ARE STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT OR PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. TRUMP AND HIS PRIORITIES. PEOPLE ARE DYING BUT LET'S PUT ON A SHOW FOR THEM.

[@machtschnell7452]

@@mojomaga3636 Only a few hundred thousand or a million. Great salute to the front line care givers of the country. Never has been done before as far as I know.

[@Battleneter]

Fake, this is the new MS flight simulator.

[@truthteller9196]

Over the Years, I’ve been blessed to meet many of the Pilots and Ground Crew! This Is the Best of the Best! Best Techs, Best Pilot’s and Best Gear!

[@Navyordy73]

My son is in New York City as a Nurse for 2 months. He said he saw them fly by. He is a Former Marine btw. Proud of him. Go Drew!

[@timacorn2536]

Go Drew! Thank you for everything you do, Drew! 💪

[@flalawdog9463]

Barry Barry love your sense of humor. 😂 Semper Fi, Drew.

[@anthonyamendolia818]

GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING DREW...YOU ARE A HERO....SEMPER FI

[@jameshopkins126]

Former Marine; Six years in Iraq and Afghanistan and evacuated from Tripoli - honor Drew and the American health care warriors - I'm not surprised - i know what their made of!

[@junito1957]

FORMER MARINE HERE ALSO MAY DREW BE SAFE AND HE CO WORKERS , THANK YOU GUYS ,WHO ARE IN THE FRONT LINE!!

[@mgaamerica9185]

The professionalism between these group of pilots and aviators is amazing.

[@slappymcgillicuddy7532]

@K- M. Ehrenworth All Rights Reserved okay buddy, calm down now.

[@alaminmondal5873]

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[@karenford5642]

A lesson to be learned by all of us.

[@kingofnothing1433]

Getting to see the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds fly together is indeed a rare event.

[@KkMahajan-ms1py]

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[@corneliaAntonio-rr7rv]

Awesome

[@dudleyparker8830]

Simply just badass. Never thought I would see them flying together. God bless our military.

[@mariannefaulkner3445]

I have decades ago. Young but old enough. Pilots respectful and in top operation/ formation for each the Navy and Air Force. Pilots on ground greeted and nodded. Union of Mutual Respect. Eye to Eye contact. Take Care ✈️🌎✈️

[@davidwagner3551]

They have flown together a few times I was in Whiskey Island and Point Mugu when it happened

[@davidwagner3551]

Nicw

[@kylemc8851]

Most people can't even push a shopping cart that close to someone... These dudes are wired well!

[@prestongarvey2961]

@@razor_170 it’s even cooler they can survive 200 mph impacts and be fine

[@ruairibreathnach4511]

@@razor_170 i gonna pretent you didnt just compare driving a car to flying a fighter jet

[@kylemc8851]

@@mcbeanmusic girls can be called “dudes” too.

[@user-gw4li8yi9l]

@@kylemc8851 i by mi

[@r.yuksel9774]

@@razor_170 F1 and NASCAR pilots mostly experience lateral Gs. That's very different from the vertical Gs in a fighter jet, which are a lot more challenging to deal with.

[@crashburn3292]

I've been alive half a century and have never seen them fly together. It was great to see.

[@drby0788]

This was the very first time they did it!

[@timsmith2193]

When I was little, my parents took me to the 100th anniversary of flight at the Air and Space museum in Ohio. That was a bid deal, because it was one of the few airshows where both preformed and the Canadian snow birds were there. I think it was the first time all 3 had flown the same airshow. Anyways, seeing them fly together is certainly something rare and very cool!

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Crashburn 32 , I’m 61, my 1st!

[@runswithbeer]

Same! 53 this year and this was a very rare treat.

[@oldgoat50]

Your just a pup, I will be 70 in 2 days and it was a first for me also. The in cockpit video was great.

[@happyhello5988]

I’m no pansy ass but I would’ve cried looking up in the sky and seeing them! What an honorable thing to do 🙏

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

As an Air Force Brat & Coast Guard Retired, I really appreciate seeing these 2 flying together! Very Rare!

[@khadijaboyd6200]

I love them both. Each has a specific mission. Not competion, each with specific training. Love my Thunders and Blue Angels. K

[@k7SSD]

I got teary eyed watching this because growing up watching blue angels and thunderbirds hoping one day they'd fly together is a dream come true. Especially for the cause why they did it.

[@Icecoldone4me]

k7SSD I never seen them but be an absolute honor and so inspiring to see them come to WV 167th!!

[@jpnm81]

You should get really teary-eyed because that hospital ship in New York harbor was full of 183 children that they rescued from underground tunnels that were being used to supply adrenochrome sex trafficking organ harvesting they were rescued and brought to New York. Trump sent the blue Angels to celebrate their freedom as far as The story goes take it or leave it. And the people that are the behind the adrenochrome harvesting from four year old childrenare the globalist Hillary Clinton George Soros Bill Gates Obama how many other well-known figures and actors of Hollywood

[@therocinante3443]

What cause? The stripping of all our freedoms?

[@santiagobenites]

@@therocinante3443 All? Every single one of them?

[@Jimidan1000]

What "cause" was that? Oh yeah, Trump's realty TV show! The virus wasn't impressed...or scared by all of this propaganda.

[@tiedyejonin1177]

I love how the Thunderbirds take off in an orderly fashion and the Blue Angels just full send in a cluster

[@mariaemilianegron]

It never fails an ignorant person with criticism.

[@tiedyejonin1177]

@@mariaemilianegron it’s called a joke boomer

[@aber_kadaber1034]

@@mariaemilianegron joke /jōk/ noun a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline. "she was in a mood to tell jokes"

[@fearmatrix9761]

The blue angels do it just didn’t show it

[@christiannatanael7355]

@@tiedyejonin1177ml .

[@JerBuster77]

We are literally looking at the top 1% of each of their respective aviation classes.

[@jules1011]

I had the honor of watching them fly by our hospital! Cheers to these brilliant pilots and thank you!!

[@escargo0133]

I never thought I'd ever see both teams together in the sky. That is a real dream come true. 😎

[@qpidrc9454]

Escargo01 same for me!!!!

[@dannycottrill5612]

Amen !!

[@StallionFX1]

This isn't the first time either teams have done something like this. Back in 2018, there was a three team formation consisting of the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and Snowbirds (Canadian). I think there was another occasion, where they also flew with the Red Arrows (Great Britain). *IT WAS GLORIOUS*

[@Cbenumea]

RIDIN’ HIGH 5150 No shit, everyone has their own dreams, don’t hate because it isn’t your dream being made true

[@nomadjeff1922]

Actually they used to informally have a meet up alternating between Nellis AFB and Pensacola NAS. I worked F-16's at Nellis then.

[@TheDe1deonly]

Watching this and knowing they don't usually fly together is confirmation of the very high level of excellence of these men... these guys are working their ASS off keeping in formation while flying at a low level in very turbulent air over a concrete jungle! And they make it look easy....

[@adamludwick9931]

They are the best of the best, of the best, sir.

[@NativeSonSF]

...and women.

[@julianmaissel3660]

Bro don't be dissing Michelle Curran

[@BAZZAROU812]

🇺🇸

[@seedy80]

It would be so cool if that was true.

[@Soundtracks92]

The USAF and the Navy flying together! Can’t get anymore epic than that! :)

[@dimetime35c]

Salute to front line Healthcare workers!!! When everyone was staying home and away you all went in and faced the worst.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

There is such a rivalry between these teams but at the end of the day they are OUR boys !!!! God bless them all.

[@mortarman81guns]

Actually, not so much a rivalry as friendly competitors - as is to be expected from fighter pilots.

[@user-rv1ey8pl7q]

ypaaaaa!!

[@markburch6253]

I'd be more impressed if they straddled a sewing machine and cranked out masks

[@Jimidan1000]

Kind of like the red states and blue states, huh? Yeah, you and I paid for them, so they are OUR's for sure.

[@markburch6253]

Sorry, flying a jet that literally flies itself doesn't impress me. Sewing a mask does.

[@mrsignguy1000]

Some like the "Angels" more, some the "Birds". To me, seeing both together like this seriously makes me swell with pride, shed some tears of appreciation, and also grin from ear to ear with the untarnished joy like that of the child I was so many years ago. Thank you, one and all!!!

[@wellifailed392]

I only like the Angel's more cause of the colors

[@StarzzyJJASD]

British red arrows are my favorite

[@brianstone8843]

I love them both I come from a Navy family but I chose to serve in the Air Force, both great Teams

[@khadijaboyd6200]

Ditto. I am visiting my family in Morocco this month. Amazed at how many of my kin love flying, though not at that level, and how inspired they are, especially our young females (15 to 18) who are pursuing sciences. Kindest Regards, khadija boyd, Brooklyn, NYC, now in Rabat, Morocco.

[@saplingthrasher23]

​@@wellifailed392Sorry (nope... not really), but I ❤ me some red, white and blue.

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

It's so awesome watching these two amazing teams fly together. I also never realized the refueling pod on the F-16 was so far past the cockpit

[@harryschaefer5887]

Topping up the F-16 looks to be a very tricky move, (above your head), and behind your back requiring skilled coordination with the tanker crew too.

[@LOVE-62]

As a prior NAVY guy it is always awesome to see either one of these amazing flight demonstration teams. 🇺🇸 GoNAVY

[@ricardobjj24]

I miss this so much about the military. The feeling of flying over a city in a jet or helicopter is the best adrenaline rush you'll ever get

[@patsyspry6248]

Ricardo Masvidal As a Veteran from Eisenhower and Kennedy era I can tell you, This is THRILLING! We didn’t have the aircraft then, that we have now…… OMG I CAN IMAGINE! I haven’t been in a military Aircraft since 1962! Look at the horizon!! BEAUTIFUL! Sometimes when you’re up there, you’d just like to keep on going!!

[@yogib37]

@@patsyspry6248 My uncle was an Navy Aviator back in the 50's. He flew the cougar.

[@bea9077w]

Interesting experience. Doing workups for a cruise aboard the USS Enterprise off San Clemente, we flew a practice alpha strike (maximum effort), inland to "rearrange some sand" in Nevada. I was in the middle of the group in an EA-6B, scanning for electromagnetic threats. I could look forward and see F-14's running scissor patterns back and forth to clear the way, loaded with Phoenix and Sidewinder missiles. Above and to the right were two squadrons of A6's loaded with live 250 and 500 pound bombs. Above and left were two squadrons of A7's, also fully loaded. Then I looked down and noticed we were flying right over the skyscrapers of central Los Angeles. It was a sobering thought, with all that live ordnance aboard.

[@jimmym3352]

No flying over cities for me, I was in the bowels of the ship. My job was to get the Enterprise where it needed to be and at sufficient flight operations speed so you guys can get where you need to be. At least I got to come in to the Big E on a COD flight once.

[@bea9077w]

@@jimmym3352 My one regret, looking back - I wish I would have taken more time to get down into the ship and learn what was happening there. No doubt, it took the ENTIRE team!

[@robertvargas2444]

Wow, even in the air they are doing the 6ft social distancing. Very impressive!

[@WellWisdom.]

Hahaha

[@amadablam8229]

Cleaver observation

[@charpsteve36]

Yeah, typically the blues fly 3ft separation.

[@n0trk]

@@charpsteve36 Yes, but they do wear some sophisticate PPE while doing so.

[@danip3270]

I was born on Davis Monthan AFB, and raised on AFBs until I got married. My father served 27 years, and my brother served 16 until honorably discharged. I grew up watching the Thunderbirds, everywhere I lived, including some very remote locations. I’m very proud of them. I see the Blue Angels more now, where I live, so I love seeing these guys together. I hope these shared moments continues.

[@anthonydowns405]

God bless all of our service men and women

[@gregmctevia5087]

Absolutely gorgeous. The best fighter pilots in the world showing love to our medical heroes who risk life and health every day. Very inspiring. Thanks for putting it together for us to enjoy.

[@danhillman4523]

Medical heroes?

[@markhorton3994]

@@danhillman4523 You read it. He didn't typo.

[@roadrash76]

Medical heroes?

[@redshed4672]

@@danhillman4523 Health care workers 👍

[@rustyshackelford7702]

I sure hope they had time in between the TikTok videos to go watch this fly over.

[@maryh3470]

“O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave” God bless everyone & GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪

[@jamesstewart628]

You forgot they were over New York city.

[@koilzimbabwe]

James Stewart it would be land of the free, better safe than sorry. In New York

[@dennish300]

And remember what we "fought and died" for.... Freedom!

[@everything777]

It's kinda alarming how indoctrinated Americans are to patriotism. But you do have very cool display teams.

[@ronak2280]

@@everything777 It's only the MAGA nutjobs who are religious and crazy nationalists. they have no idea that religion and bureaucracy should be separate, just as the founding fathers intended.

[@ichabodon]

I am English and I remember a great programme about the Blue Angels where they go through the flight details whilst sitting at a desk! First time seeing them and the Thunderbirds together. Great video.

[@derekc.nordbye8698]

Thanks, to BOTH aerial drill teams!!!! Ya made this New York City Navy SEAL veteran very happy!!!!

[@giantfactory]

Dr. Peter Venkman: Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flying together - mass hysteria.

[@GriefMonster]

LOL!!!

[@tommack8650]

Classic! One of my favorites.

[@animalmother556x45]

Jo Vo ....for a moment...pretend that I don’t know anything about 80s pop culture...or jets....and just tell me what the hell is going on.

[@davidtowers1877]

Great reference 👍👍👍 So Punny 👏👏👏 👀 👅

[@NEtrailrider1]

@@animalmother556x45 Original Ghost busters movie

[@byronharano2391]

Love the enlisted ground crews enthusiasm and professionalism

[@MrTinmansbrain]

Those Airforce boys looked a little homoerotic to me.

[@byronharano2391]

@Sean Sean...yes they looked happy alright. That is the first definition of "gay" happy. Did you serve in our Armed Forces?. Okay okay. Actually the definition of "gay" is hijacked by the "homosexuals" or same sex lovers. Gay by definition is extremely "happy;" which most homosexuals are NOT (suicide rates).

[@byronharano2391]

@@MrTinmansbrain Lol...funny! Be nice Tony. Lol....

[@marietjiehildebrandt1324]

Magestic, breathtaking, brave and strong, those men in their magnificent machines. Godspeed!!!

[@kathy1149]

And women pilots too!

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

As a Naval veteran, and a aviation enthusiast....I just love, love, love this stuff. Fly Navy! Go Air Force!

[@Kyohan137]

Let’s give props to the fueling crew!

[@SamuraiPoohBearBudoBear]

I don't know if props would be a good idea...I mean, it would be a downgrade from the jet propulsion.

[@bobbiema6671]

I never saw an in-air refueling of any aircraft, *let alone these* and close up no less. You bet, thank you to you pilots!! Such a treat. ✈

[@barbaralcharles]

Immense skill on the part of the fueling crew.

[@mk84ldb]

@@barbaralcharles I had my Cessna 150 refueled in flight by these guys. They are good

[@wesgriffin6081]

My dad retired 35 years USAF..BOOM Operator. She him in action twice.

[@patrickjames8050]

I am so proud of these young men and women, from the airmen and aviators to the ground crew. I have chills. My father was an Air Force lifer and I was Navy. Thank you to all who serve. Bravo Zulu all.

[@Jimidan1000]

They are just showing off for TRUMP! What gives me chills are the true heroes, the first responders and first line medical personnel who are risking their lives and those of their families. to try to save folks that they don't even know...those who have been struck down by COVID-19. They didn't have time to come outside of their ICUs to watch the air show. The flight boys were fighting a make believe enemy, with all of their fancy precision evasive maneuvers, while the virus is the real thing! It is far more sinister and efficient than any enemy that our military has ever faced, and it doesn't even have any weapons. Its perfection of form is only exceeded by its hostility.

[@_flyingcat_7527]

@@Jimidan1000 bruh chill its the first airshow these guys flew together in and its always neet to see them. Why do you have to politicise a frikin airshow.

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

But did you see them throwing gang signs?

[@grantskippen2492]

Camrose Messiah Lutheran Church Surface SUnday today IOam

[@_flyingcat_7527]

@@grantskippen2492 what?

[@foley15136]

One is not better than the other. They’re both top notch. Most of us have our preference, our own opinions, but both are outstanding. Both are mind blowing. I’m an Air Force guy, so my favorite is obvious. But the Blue Angels are just as amazing.

[@CasualClobber]

Can anyone explain why the blue angels don't wear the same breathing apparatus to the thunderbirds whilst flying?

[@glenkelley6048]

No matter how many times I watch this, the tears still come to my 70 year old eyes.

[@user-je7hh2bv7f]

My mommy said no talk stranges so hahaha

[@fbi9346]

@@user-je7hh2bv7f the fuck

[@mirasounds3500]

@@user-je7hh2bv7f huh?

[@user-je7hh2bv7f]

The fuck did I do.

[@pjesf]

@@user-je7hh2bv7fWas that really necessary? Mommy should have taught you a few more things, babes

[@elleryparsons5766]

Speechlessly A W S O M E to see them in the air like that you’ll never see that Anywhere else.

[@hydrojet7x70]

Ellery Parsons We see them here in the Deep South Swamp of Louisiana. We love them to.

[@SrRAFAGAS]

Italy did the same.

[@anluong6251]

Nữ bùn

[@paulmitchell5349]

Brits have the Red Arrows. They fly that close in opposite directions toward each other. See 11 minutes 56 seconds. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5msooqAn6yBna8

[@dennishinkle5010]

There are not a finer group of pilots anywhere on the planet. God bless them.👍👍👍

[@auntbubbyauntbubby6074]

I'm so proud first off I'm married to a Navy Veteran and what all of you do in the air your awesome!!! God Bless all and all of you military on the ground Thank you and are Veterans

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Damn, who cut the onions. This Vet is beaming with pride having served in the best Military in the world. USA.

[@jonathanjohnson8656]

Thank you for your service and support for the greatest nation ever on earth. God Bless you and all our vets. Each of you are heroes and we love you.

[@denniswhite166]

I hear ya, Putting the onions away now. Vietnam Vet '72-'73

[@82566]

Thank you Randy & Dennis for your service to this country 🙏

[@bryanarnold8543]

Yes thank you all for your service. I missed the flyover but have been to airshows and a flyover in formation will get you right in the heart! God Bless America!

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Roger that, I’m shaking. It’s a world of difference when they are saving my ass. I’m not religious, when I pray, it’s the rotary and fixed wing pilots that answer. To the brits too. I owe them some pints.

[@alanaldpal950]

Thank you for NOT having a music track

[@barbaraannen8126]

Although Van Halen would have worked

[@lvr1028]

Barbara Annen no

[@NEtrailrider1]

It sounded like music to me

[@jimmym3352]

@@barbaraannen8126 Or Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins, haha.

[@gewglesux]

@@barbaraannen8126 it's been done. to death

[@pappy017]

This Is "Teamwork." Thank You!!

[@WOLF167h]

They were "up there", I was "down here" standing at attention, salute, with tears in my eyes.... veteran, and damn proud of it!

[@lindascraftycreations428]

There’s nothing like seeing the Blue Angels in person. The ground shakes when they fly overhead.

[@MOTO809]

Especially when you forget to put in your ear pro.

[@carrollshelby8690]

You're evidently not old enough to have experienced the ground shake when they flew Phantom IIs. The F18s don't shake the ground.

[@MOTO809]

@@carrollshelby8690 They do when 5 of them light the burners simultaneously while only 600 ft over your head. Trust me, I have permanent hearing damage from that day.

[@lindascraftycreations428]

@@carrollshelby8690 I think it was over thirty years ago that I saw the Blue Angels. It was in Iowa at an air show.

[@nk6197]

Thunderbirds are better same experience though

[@OHAREAVIATION]

Incredible!!! I believe they should fly together at least once a year somewhere from this year on.

[@steventate9132]

I was thinking the same thing. I too always wanted to see blue angles and thunderbirds do shows together

[@jcarpenter4]

Not sure if they still do, but I thought they did perform together at least once a year in the past. They were both at the AC Airshow one time.

[@OHAREAVIATION]

Justin Carpenter I believe you are right! I think it should happen more often though.

[@GriefMonster]

They still do at least one show per year. They try to schedule 2-3 shows together per season. The real trick is seeing a show with them and the Canadian Snowbirds as well. Though, I've seen one of our teams with the Snowbirds more than I've seen our teams together.

[@byronharano2391]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@harryparsons2750]

Crazy how close they can fly to each other

[@tomzeeh6618]

Nothing gets my patriotic juices flowing more than Thunderbirds and Blue Angels. A perfect day: summer 1989, Wrigley Field, Cubs winning, Thunderbirds flyover. Wowee!

[@gloriamartin4577]

LOVE THIS!!!! These are the people who DESERVE million dollar contracts, NOT boys playing ball!!!!! AMAZING SHOTS

[@60zeller]

I did see where it cost 40 million a year to fund this.

[@barrykelly2722]

Agree. These guys fly multi million dollar jets, they deserve a mill.

[@jasonh8043]

@@60zeller With all due respect, It may seem frivolous to some, and others may see it as an important and patriotic display of our military and American identity. You make a valid point. $40,000,000 is quite a bit of money. But it is a "drop in the bucket" compared to the BILLIONS of dollars we give to governments around the world who HATE America and what we stand for.

[@henrymerrilees9066]

Jason H you mean how they hate when we kill innocent civilians? We’re good at that.

[@maxhugen]

@@jasonh8043 Or, $40m could have bought some ventilators, and more PPE...

[@FranF40]

Amazing pilots, all of them. Pause it at 8:22. That’s the best screenshot I’ve seen in a long time

[@nickh5081]

So true. With the slightly smaller F-16s in the foreground, it makes them look like they're literally on top of each other!

[@sendog70]

be awsome to have as a computer screen background, hell I'd pay to have a framed picture to hang on my wall!

[@AZIFMIKAYRE]

So sick

[@conrad4667]

Already saved my screenshot of it.

[@tigerphid9677]

I used to be acquainted with a gentleman who flew F-86s and F-100s in the 1950s. He was offered the opportunity to become a Thunderbird pilot but turned it down. He showed me his Mach 1 pin, about the size of an aspirin. He said he pointed his jet straight down and broke the sound barrier. That is pretty awesome.

[@irenafields3324]

Just amazing! So proud of you all. God bless you always!

[@mindeloman]

"We'll get higher and higher Straight up we'll climb. We'll get higher and higher Leave it all behind"!!!!! Wow! I got a notification today. 134 thumbs up. I didn't think many would get the reference. Gives me a little hope in humanity. Hello out there to all my gen-x brothers and sisters!!!! Keep on rock'in!!!! \m/

[@shawnderrick1952]

Van Hagar! Awesome!

[@kah10161]

Shawn Derrick “Dreams”, 5150! That’s how I first heard Sammy with Eddie et al! That song also marked the 40th anniversary of the Blue Angels.

[@therocinante3443]

Eww

[@danielnaylor3434]

Have to admit, watched this the second time with the sound muted, and Van Halen's "Dreams" playing in the background.

[@mikecollins1205]

So baby dry your eyes, leave it all behind. Cause that’s what dreams are made of!

[@usamf4742]

I love seeing the ground operators loving their job - the interaction with the pilots is remarkable. They make extremely difficult jobs look like so much fun. I cannot tell men and women of all branches of the Armed Forces thank you for your hard work and dedication enough times! Infinite thanks!

[@lizmallard7158]

USA MF my goodness America you have every reason to be proud of your Armed Forces. I am an Australian and I have nothing but admiration for the US Miitary. Thank you.

[@claudesalisbury5501]

They make you proud to be a American

[@rogerkinard7446]

Claude Salusbury I imagine the ones that aren't proud are at least thankful they were born here. Yes, that's right, the clueless ones.

[@cosmo4782]

They did a flyover Austin, TX yesterday over all the hospitals for honor of the work doctors do caring for patients with COVID-19

[@rogerkinard7446]

Bode Norman And the U.S. Navy’s BLUE ANGELS flew over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex last week. I’m not exactly certain how many hospitals were honored (25+), but they zigged and then zagged for more than 30 minutes !!! Perhaps the U.S. Air Force’s THUNDERBIRDS were honoring health care workers in some other part of the country that day. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@vettebecker1]

Both of these teams are truly exceptional, glad I’ve had the opportunity to see them both at air show events. Truly amazing to see them both over Manhattan like this!!!

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

After moving to Chicago, I was fortunate enough to see the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds perform during the Chicago Air Show. It is an experience that I will never forget. Having a son in the Navy and a nephew in the Air Force, words cannot express the pride and appreciation of all who have served and those who serve today. All gave some, and some gave all. We owe them debt that can never really be paid - without them, God only knows what would have been. 💖💖💖

[@ironseabeelost1140]

I live twenty minutes from the air field of the home of the Blue Angels and we , in this area, watched both teams for a few days getting ready. America Enjoy!

[@ZepG]

You lucky bastard lol.

[@soulerflare7]

You live in Pensacola ?

[@soulerflare7]

@Michael Colapietro I lived in Pensacola awhile back and saw the Blue Angels and the Birds do a show back to back . I couldn't believe it .

[@dondolester101]

Oh I am so jealous!!

[@ironseabeelost1140]

@@soulerflare7 Myrtle Grove, near the Naval Hospital and VA.

[@Cye22]

“Endgame is the most ambitious crossover of all time” The pilots: hold my wings

[@CallMeShoe]

The real crossover would be with the Blue Angels, Red Arrows, Thunderbirds and the Snowbirds.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Sinkento Russian Knights

[@neonmaple5259]

@@CallMeShoe Oh boy, what a dream to witness every international air show squadron coming together

[@fqidz]

how to hold wings? i mean if it was beer it could be held, but wings? no

[@rangerhoefsyt]

@@fqidz like you hold hands

[@robertgarcia5422]

Wow! Two teams who do what they do best coming together...that's what makes this great. Proud to be an American especially when you know we got people like them ready to defend us. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@chrisbanbury]

The F-16 must have the best cockpit view of any plane ever.

[@marcuskervy6507]

Most beautiful thing I've ever seen. The blues and the T-birds flying together. Wow.

[@leehansen4750]

These are the BEST of the BEST and they have our 6 covered! ( That's YOUR ass covered) for should war start they will be the TIP of the spear!

[@aliraheem3582]

dont worry about 1000 homeless vet dieing every day as these jack asses waste money

[@anon46]

Add the red arrows and it'll be even better than with just the two

[@jaredr991]

@@aliraheem3582 Move out of our country. Nobody will stop you or miss you.

[@KP2006yt]

the destroyer thats what i was about to say the three of them would be amazing even tho the red arrows are British it would be very American (and british bc flag colors are the same) with the red white and blue planes

[@bnizzle8500]

Damn that's a lot of extremely experienced and skilled pilots all flying at once. What an awesome spectacle!

[@trekker1-9]

Video from pilot's view is quite awesome !😮👍

[@kevinsimpson8336]

How many real Americans remember having pride in our country?

[@DPS1194]

I've heard those guys flying over Chicago last year. We may not have an Air&Water Show in April, but it's the most gracious thing to honor those working essentially in this time of crisis.

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

The Blue Angels might have a tighter formation but the Paint on the Thunderbirds is just so damn good!!!! Whoever thought up that livery really is the man!

[@jak3est]

Chris Van Middelkoop look how much different the aircraft designs are. The f18s are much larger , two tailfins.. seems just more stable in the air in general. I would bet it’s newer than the f16 as well it’s like 70’s era tech. But you can see how small the group of thunderbirds are compared to the larger hornets in some shots it’s hard to even see the pack of falcons next to the hornets. Nothing beats the f18 howl as it approaches tho incredible sound. I wanna time jump to see a team full of raptor$s$$$

[@barryrichardson2980]

@@jak3est The F-18 and the F-16 both came out of the joint Navy/Air Force new lightweight fighter competition. The intent was the Navy and Air Force were to select the same aircraft but the F-16 only has one engine and because the Navy lands on a carrier at sea they preferred 2 engines over one. The Air Force awarded the F-16 right out of the competition but we awarded a letter contract and negotiated the price - that was the year without a summer for us. The bottom line is they both are about the same age but the F-18 is a lot heavier in part due to the carrier suitability beefing up that had to be done.

[@Gsmooth10455]

@@jak3est Both the F-18 and F-16 came into service in 1979. F-16's are about '49 feet and "6 inches in length and the F-18 legacy Hornets which the Blue Angels fly are '56 feet in length. The F-16 is more maneuverable and has a top speed of Mach 2.0 or 1,350 MPH, while the F-18 has a top speed of Mach 1.8 or 1,190 MPH.

[@eltoro6688]

@@jak3est , there's quite a bit of instability on both teams.

[@LanielPhoto]

Yeah - makes them look like toys.

[@mkruse1058]

First time flying together “GOD BLESS AMERICA”!!!

[@trellenrussey6293]

WOW!!

[@reya346]

M Kruse-they were together but "apart" if you know what I mean. Would have liked to see both teams flying TOGETHER together like all one formation!

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

Not the first time they've worked together but it's rare that they do

[@williamwalters9403]

Not the first time,saw them together at an airshow in the 90's

[@alexmontgomery255]

I was at NAS Pensacola in ‘06 and I saw the Blue Angels fly there and even met the pilots. That was an awesome day!

[@oldmillrd8153]

As an Air Force vet I loved this. At 10:35 the view is just amazing. Almost like a lazy drive in a sports car along a lake. That's all I can think of when I watched this. It just seemed so casual and matter of fact but we all know the hard work and dedication it took to make it look so. Fly on boys.

[@alisonhansen7249]

I live 20 minutes from NYC, in Bergen County. Bummed I missed them but Thank you for sharing this video. Gives me chills and makes me SO PROUD to be an American! Thank you for your service, God Bless....

[@saaamember97]

On behalf of me and my Air Force, you are welcome!

[@Randy58-zn4ez]

Alison Hansen You say god bless? That puzzles me because over two million children die from starvation every year around the world, people live in slums, here in the US we have over a million and a half homeless children, there are countless wars going on around the world and so much suffering. Yet you think an imaginary invisible god would take the time to bless pilots of military planes when your god lets so much misery exist in the world?? Your god must be the biggest asshole ever.

[@erikromatowski9342]

Saw them refueling at 20,000' over my house in Central NJ. Cool stuff.

[@aethernetx]

Compressed air run's forever. A great show of power and skill.

[@Readyplayer11]

guess they stayed away from the shore, Couldn't see them.

[@NickSpaloss]

Me too, may have not seen them up close but managed to get some cool photos of them refueling right before they got to NYC

[@tannhauser7584]

They needed two tankers because the Air Force and Navy refuel differently. Air Force has a rigid boom that is controlled by someone on the tanker. The pilot flies to a station and the boom operator guides the fuel nozzle into the receptacle on the plane. Navy has a flexible boom and basket that is extended from the plane but just hangs there. The pilot then flies into position and guides his fuel receptacle into the basket. Not sure why they do it differently, but they do.

[@erikromatowski9342]

@@tannhauser7584 You're correct that Navy and Air Force planes have different types of fueling systems, but this is not "why they needed two tankers". The KC-10 has both types of fueling systems on board. There was a HOIST flight of 4 (yes, FOUR) KC-10's out of McGuire AFB that flew down to Georgia, linked up with the Jets and refueled them over NJ between flyovers, and then again on the Jets trip back south, probably somewhere over North Carolina. Other refueling units were also involved in the transit North/South.

[@alicedishman1606]

BLUE ANGELS AND THUNDERBIRDS FLY TOGHTER OVER NEW YORK CITY EXTENDED COMPILATION GOD BLESS EVERYONE i KNOW WHEN I SEEN THIS I SAID WOW THIS IS A SIGHT TO SEE FOR ANYONE.

[@nthom1956]

That dual formation shot at 8:21-8:25 is amazing! Wish I had a framed print of that on my wall. So proud.

[@pjesf]

I was thinking the SAME thing. So awesome 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@jamespolucha6911]

Bad to the bone, still get goose bumps when they fly by, so proud to be an American

[@importpappa]

When you see them from the ground, you don't realize just how much wavering and moving around is taking place when they are in tight formation. Mad skills .

[@josettecanape9284]

I was thinking the same thing

[@TheEnergyMagic]

I thought that, too

[@user-kv1nv9vy7x]

Now this ladies and gentlemen is what I can call the art of flying and indeed it's a beautiful masterpiece

[@marilynhudson9879]

I'm 73 I never thought that I would be this close it's like flying with them. I have been to Air Shows but this is Totally Awesome brings air shows to a different level. I salute all of you. Thanks😉

[@HURBased]

This thing was badass, they were right over my house and shook the entire building.

[@Icecoldone4me]

Hurb lucky dude bet you loved that! Wish they would come to WV 167th be emotional minute for sure 🇺🇸

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

@@Icecoldone4me Its kind of discriminating that they only went to the big cities and not other towns and they should of done more stunts and not just flew by.

[@gapyrodawg5181]

Supposed to be a fly over Saturday at 1:30. Hopefully I can get off work in time!!!

[@Pepper925]

Yessss.. it felt like a roaring train, thunder and an earthquake all at the same time.. it was AWESOME 👏♥️

[@4wheelliving132]

From the ground they look rock steady, and from the air they're moving all over the place

[@Twister051]

Yep. I always thought the same thing before I started flying. Now you know. As wing, your throttle and stick never stops moving as you constantly work to stay in position.

[@chuckpg31]

Twister051 I can only imagine. I can’t even drive straight on the highway at 75 and I’m not 6 inches away from anything

[@paperoutefrank]

@@Twister051 god bless your people in that line of work

[@satoril928]

Should be interesting to know that alot of these planes are only able to fly due to their software programming. Without the electronic assistance, a human pilot could never control these enough to stay in the air.

[@bobbycvsixfour5258]

YES, the first time I saw this, then I realized, TURBULENCE and wake vortices. I am a pilot myself, duh. Here's another thing to think about, who has the most difficult job? #4, not #1

[@allanthomas332]

I gotta say blue angels and thunderbirds showing strong solidarity for all American people say we are with you crisis times from the height of the pandemic

[@harmony3395]

Magnificent. The skill of these pilots is just amazing

[@tonyt8765]

Once is a life time show and what an amazing beautiful display for our medical professionals and for the citizens of the tri-state area of NYC . Thank you Navy thank you Air Force .2020 .

[@thephantomharanguer]

How cool that the re-fueling ppl are represented as an integral part of this mission.

[@plasterofparisify]

@Thrillcekr NO ONE KICKS ASS WITHOUT A TANK OF GAS!

[@capal1]

My son flying the KC -10 starting at 13:20. So proud!!!!! He said it was one awesome experience!

[@SouperAsH]

Never saw such smooth approach, and hookups. It was really impressive.

[@algispetras7702]

Why you need to refuel for the flight less then hour,what they refueling?

[@tinalavy8819]

@@capal1 Hello fellow parent of a KC-10 pilot! Ours is stationed at Maquire. Flew from there west to meet them over AZ, re-fueled all 9, then followed them back to New Orleans or so, then north and back home while they went to Florida

[@roytilton5696]

THE BEST OF THE BEST! NO OTHER NATION COMPARES! NEVER SEEN THEM FLY TOGETHER BEFORE. AWSOME PRECISON TEAM WORK!

[@deanbolyard5345]

That is an excellent opportunity to see some of our best aviators.

[@cade8986]

I think these jets actually broke the social distancing rule of 6’

[@fernandgarcia3686]

12:06

[@valeriem4022]

@@Roxxdeady 😂😂😂😂

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Often happens with the Blue Angels in diamond formation, the jet in position behind #1 gets exhaust stains on its tail. They're nuts, IMHO.

[@trob0914]

Aprox 30", canopy to..., they're that good!!

[@JohnO318]

@@fernandgarcia3686 That was kind of scary right there.

[@celiagorleski2716]

WOW! Working 32 years at an Air Force base I've seen the Thunderbirds many times. But this must have been quite a sight and had to have required a lot of preparation. I sm very proud of our military.

[@sinverrette9803]

Me too. I worked at Nellis for 8 years in Vegas now im with the VA which is an exit up..I miss hearing them fly over or see them while on break. The jet fuel in the air would break me out but gotta love it.

[@jonesp4783]

I should be proud when we have free healthcare, not this bs

[@kellymoynahan422]

Me too very very proud especially of things I can do and it's amazing it's intriguing it's awesome God bless you and any animal that comes your way

[@PS_testing321...]

I'm sure they rocked NCY that day. I have so much respect, not only for these teams, but for any military aviator. The training, skill, and courage this takes! And for all members of our armed forces, because it all takes training, skill and courage. Bless you all and keep safe.

[@GULFSTREADREAM]

The Ingenuity, power dedication and intelligence of the US military, so impressive !!

[@advorsky1]

The VERY BEST OF THE BEST REPRESENTATIVE HERE!!! These pilots and support crews for both the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels are the BEST OF THE BEST thank you for keeping us safe!!! Beautifully flown together!!!

[@fshrmn74]

I love all these idiots trying to disqualify these pilots being the best of the best. Look up their qualifications and their training and just how many awesome fighter pilots don't make the cut before you spout off more stupidity like that.

[@ThePurdue4life]

Proud to be an American and show the appreciation we have for all!

[@byronharano2391]

As an Enlistedman what impressed me the most is the level of trust and respect our Commissioned Officers and flight crews had in and for us. Look how both the US Air Force and US Navy Team interact with each other without crossing the line of disrespect. Aim High US Air Force, Fly on, Press on United States Navy 🇺🇸!

[@jw393]

My grandpa was in the Navy (dads side) My mom's dad was a Master Chief and they moved a lot. She remembers hundreds of planes. She didn't follow and was an MP in the Army. I love going to shows with both my parents as much as possible. My mom ABSOLUTELY loves it. Especially when they sneak around for Sonic boom.

[@dennisschmitter7310]

I'm so proud to live in this country.

[@maxhugen]

Of course, US is the greatest. Who else can claim 32% of virus cases, with just 4.25% of world population. I suppose the relatives of the 60,000+ people who've died so far wish the amount spent on such displays had gone to more ventilators, PPE, etc.

[@tylerthagr8]

That tanker surrounded buy those fighters though @ 12:50👍👍👍🇱🇷 Beautiful sight!

[@paulettewebb6807]

Amazing machines, and Amazing people that fly them! Thanks for your service , and all the men and women of all branches of service. You are appropriated!

[@darkphoenix2]

Having the cockpit view as they try to match their wingmates shows you just how hard this is

[@susanwillett8587]

We are airshow fans from way back but have never seen a dual performance like this. Makes me so proud to be an American! Amazing, Incredible, committed, professional, talented - really don’t begin to describe the talent of these pilots!!!!!! Thank you so much for caring about our healthcare workers and all essential workers during this unprecedented time in history!!!!

[@stulynn2005]

Fly overs like this should happen more often. It’s inspiring and amazing to see and makes me proud of my country

[@mcmjr405]

Stu Lynn God bless America! 💥💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertdipaola3447]

And they did think it could happen again, in America!!!-- were talking real loud and were walking real loud in America!!!--- Charlie Daniels

[@Tmac327]

I have always wanted to see a show with both the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds!!! Absolutely love them!!!