Blue Angels Pilot: Robert "Bob" Rasmussen | 1957 - 1959

[@CanesTech]

I was an Ensign at VT-10 (in early 1983) when CAPT Rasmussen showed up in the ready room and called my name out. He said my pilot was out and he was going to be my instructor pilot that day. He asked if I was ready for the pre-brief, and off we went. It was a great flight (T2-C), and I swear I remember him doing a wing over at the initial approach fix. What a great man. (I think he drove a convertible Karmann Ghia back in the day) 🇺🇸

[@enricomandragona163]

Awesome story!!👍

[@richardcharleston8741]

Bob, My family lived across from your mom and dad in Oxnard California. Your dad spent alot of time with me. He was an incredible man and a WW1 veteran. When I was in third grade I had a chance to talk to you about your time as a Blue Angel during the mid-60s. I always remembered our time together. I am now an engineer on the WAAS satellite navigation program used in commercial aviation. Thanks for the great memories.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Thanks Ryan, very few of the pre phantom pilots remain. To think you couldn't fly off a deck if something went wrong has to be the worst. Yet they flew everyday. 600 landings and he lived to tell the story tells you how skilled a pilot he is.

[@Pcola74]

I flew in the back seat of a T2 with Capt Bob one day for a fun ride back in 1982 while I was in NFO training

[@B1900pilot]

Captain Rasmussen was the C.O. of Naval Aviation Schools Command when I was going through NACCS and came to our graduation...He spoke to each one of us personally during his inspection of our class...

[@WAL_DC-6B]

I witnessed the Blue Angels flying the F11F Tiger for an airshow at Glenview Naval Air Station in the summer of 1966. At that time the support aircraft was a Lockheed C-121J, Super Constellation. Terrific video of Captain Rasmussen recalling his early flying naval career and his time with the Blue Angels. Thanks for sharing!

[@youngbloodhobby99]

Bob Rasmussen is one of my favorite former Blues pilots. Watched from beginning to end. 💙🙌💛

[@Annie59Oakley]

Thank you for your service! All of you men have great talent!

[@The_Tomcatter]

First read about Mister Rasmussen regarding his time commanding VF-111 over Vietnam. Was really cool to actually hear the man talk and describe his experiences.

[@dennispersson9466]

Bob, I know you can't possibly remember me, but one of the fathers of the Cub Scouts, in the Den I belonged to, worked for Grumman, at the Calverton Airport, and he pulled some strings, and WE got to be there, when you Pilots came out there, to do your TRANSITION from the F9F Cougars, to the F11F Tigers ! We got to see Both planes, and shake your hands, and got Cardstock Models of both planes, printed for Grumman to give as mementos, and even though we don't have them, at 73 years old, I STILL Remember getting them. When I graduated high school, i tried to join the Naval Air Reserve, but because of 'Body Measurements', I couldn't fit the Cockpit Dimensions. But I Still Love the 'BLUES', over the other Services ! Plus, i got a 'Sneak Peak' at one of them being test flown, because one of Grumman's Chief Test Pilots, a Donald Berndt Jr., would buzz My Parent's house, and his Parent's to give us a look at Grumman's Latest 'TOYS', about 100 ft. above L.I. From the Panther, to Tomcat, the Albatross, to Hawkeye, we got to see them FIRST ! (GO NAVY !)

[@garybaker3885]

Thank you, Ryan, for another excellent video. These men are all so humble in their presentations, just amazing! I had the honor to have LCR Dan Martin on my 737 jumpseat in 2003. His dad, captain of the flight, and I were ferrying the plane to Cleveland Burke Lakefront for the National Air Show. The Blues were in town, so Dino’s dad repaid the favor to Dino for Dino had given his dad a ride in the #7 jet the day before. Just an amazing day!

[@ScaleHangar182]

Such a great channel, i am happy to find it :) Great work.

[@BlueAngelPhantoms]

Thank you so much!!

[@rElliot09]

Love this story and actually met Bob Rasmussen at the Naval Aviation Museum years ago.

[@jeff9104]

Really like and appreciate these first-hand accounts/ interviews, thanks

[@SWog617]

Awesome video... God bless this gentleman.

[@nervechews6781]

Flying for the Blues in the 50s. Man, it just does not get any more awesome than that. Cougars and Tigers. Would've given anything.

[@MoodyBlue42..]

I so regret not talking to Bob when we were at the NNAM at Pensacola when he was director. I think he was speaking to some folks and I was just nervous i think. Love all the sculptures he's done. Glad you got this interview Ryan!! My guess is, this one has been in the books for awhile to do😁 👏

[@RadAshkenazi613plusSonofMan]

My dad (Lt John Rademacher) joined the Blues in 1959. Hoping Mr. Rasmussen might have a story or two about him.

[@boblivingston4841]

The F-11Tiger was the first time I saw the Blues fly.

[@robbyowen9107]

Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for your service! I can only imagine your response to the controller who asked you to hold for 30 minutes in a dead stick airplane!

[@flyawayandyk2916]

Respect 🙏🏼👍👍🙇‍♂️

[@daveheath3728]

Ryan , enjoyed this one about Bob Rassmussen , as I do all of ypur videos . Bob flew with my friend , Stoney Mayock in the Blues , hope you can catch up with him some day and do a video with him , a really amazing guy . Great job as always Ryan , take care and best wishes to you .

[@jcmcclain57]

Thank you for this post.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Wow! You must have known Dale Berven that flew F9Fs off the Philippine Sea during Korea. Just listened to him on the fighter pilot podcast about an hour ago. Jets on straight deck pilots had to have bowling ball sized stones.

[@enricomandragona163]

Indeed

[@DreadnautVS]

Excellent video once again Ryan!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Big Salute! And thank you Sir!😎👍🏾

[@ShadesOClarity]

Good job. Very interesting. Fly Navy! I live near New Bern, N.C. MCAS Cherry Point restored an F-11A that had been lead solo Capt. (retired) Lt. Norm Gandia's aircraft. I assume he flew it during the 1967 season. It now is on display at Lawson Creek park in New Bern.

[@kcbroncohater]

600 carrier landings ... wow.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks so much....Shoe🇺🇸

[@ba946x4]

@ryannothhaft & @brianbutler. The video’s and podcasts you do are awesome. Have you or have you thought about doing one with Bill Newman or Greg Wooldridge?

[@cmflydelta]

Very cool!