This Blue Angels Cockpit Video is Terrifying and Amazing

[@DodderingOldMan]

I know the skill and precision of the pilots is amazing, but honestly what I always find most mindblowing about these videos is the engineering and expertise that goes into creating the machines that make it all possible. To create something that can travel with such stability and consistency through the air... it's almost inconceivable.

[@transatlantek]

As someone who used to play a tiny part in the design of these machines, I thank you.

[@bkenwood88]

@DO NOT BE DECEIVED: THE WICKED WONT ENTER HEAVEN. shhhhh you live in a fairy tale and literally none of this is real

[@gospeladventures]

Now, whats most inconceivable is the creator who created the creation that created those machines🤯

[@DodderingOldMan]

@@gospeladventures Yes, the process of evolution via natural selection is indeed incredible!

[@jhlee9271]

nice

[@kummer45]

Perfect video. No music. No talking. The sounds of the machines and a raw video without editing.

[@lucianoarmandovenialgo5585]

Yes..no music..the best.

[@loganleborgne420]

Do you know what kind of plane it is? I'm French so I know "patrouille de France" use Alphajet but I'm not familiar with US fighter jets! I just noticed they looks like F14 but the wings looks shorter and don't move Thanks

[@TheSikekralj]

@@loganleborgne420 f 18

[@InfinityBS]

It almost works as a white noise for people who sleep easier with that

[@loganleborgne420]

@@TheSikekralj thanks a lot 👍👌

[@stukaman1162]

The fact this video has no music or narration makes the visual experience all the more raw and exciting. Nobody beats these guys. No one.

[@paulnash9851]

The Red Arrows would like a word with you Sir... 😉

[@siouxperb5570]

@@paulnash9851 Sorry, the red Arrows are several levels below the Blues. Not the pilots fault, in fact their pilots are very much comparable to USN pilots, but the aircraft the RA fly is very, very poor. It's not debatable.

[@AJayZy]

@@paulnash9851What would an aerobatic team do against real fighter pilots hm

[@kepler22-b]

@@siouxperb5570Both have their own uniqueness, neither is better than each other.

[@siouxperb5570]

@@kepler22-b Pilot wise, agreed. Performance wise, not even close.

[@katmd405]

I’ve seen the Blue Angels fly on many occasions over my 74 years. However this video gave my a whole new perspective and appreciation for how well these young men are trained. Their flying ability of above anyone else. Wow! I’m speechless.

[@jonathonblacker299]

Nearly as good as the RED ARROWS

[@MaShip-tb1lt]

And women

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Women fly too! In BOTH the US Navy and US AirForce precision teams! FLY NAVY! 🫡🫡🫡⚓️⛵️✈️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@NessieTheCatt]

Grandfather brought me a couple times when I was just a baby. I feel lucky to have been with someone who served with the greatest

[@masonmaldonado5318]

The fact that these planes can fly so close together and not mess with each other’s aerodynamics really amazes me

[@drekelley2352]

Why? You see birds do it all the time. This isn't much different

[@christopherr8441]

@@drekelley2352 WDYM it’s *very* different

[@jamesofallthings3684]

@@drekelley2352 Sure not much different except birds aren't farting out 35,000 pounds of thrust when they're flying. IQ80.

[@djgoliday]

@Dre Kelley not to mention deflecting wind at hundreds of miles an hour off the planes body against each other...yes VERY different than birds

[@nikonike163]

hi. what is aerodynamics ?

[@davechambers5279]

As a Naval Officer, I was in training in Pensacola where the Angels are home ported. When they returned from a show(s) they always let us know they were home by fly byes over the base. They spend more time in classroom going over their communication and maneuvering. It’s very tough not only for the pilots to become a member of the team, but the ground crew, mechanics, supply personnel, admin folks are all handpicked and must meet strict criteria. The planes they fly are old and obsolete. I can’t wait until they get newer more maneuverable aircraft. I’ve seen them perform dozens of times all over the country and am always so amazed at their abilities. Can you imagine the difficulty of keeping your plane so steady with the jet wash of the planes ahead of you? Total professionalism by everyone in the squadron.

[@paulbuckley8697]

I may have seen them a few times. One time one went inverted under the Severn river bridge..f4s back then. They/Brass was mad as hell until they realised the incredible feet. I call it the salute to graduation.

[@therepublicofcynica]

But, ultimately, what's the point?

[@paulbuckley8697]

Dave you are new at this, the F4s were literally at 3 ft. However as a unit there is none better, in the human world.

[@Kayce429]

My father was asked to be a Blue Angel and declined you go to Vietnam instead…

[@magorzatamalinowska1777]

Suuuper video! Tylko nie wiem dlaczego, w pewnym momencie oglądania zabrakło mi tchu i powietrza do oddychania?❤❤❤

[@mi39471]

1:50 -- "Well, if you were directly above him, how could you see him?" "Because I was inverted."

[@itsbmeGaming]

"Lieutenant, what were you doing there?" "Communicating"

[@kathleenhazy6126]

OMG. I caught the reference…I must be getting old. 😂👍🏻

[@bonnieabrs1003]

Been thinking Top Gun since the first plane inverted!

[@poibonnie]

It's classified

[@wendyschaumberg6850]

😂😂😂❤

[@MiMi-kx1vy]

We have a condo on the beach near NAS Pensacola. Every once in a while, we will be sitting on the balcony and the Blue Angels will appear our of nowhere. They are so loud and so awe inspiring. I never get tired of it.

[@shortshift327]

5:40 I always assumed it was more of a “formation illusion” they use to appear closer together from the perspective of the viewer on the ground. To see how close to each other they really actually fly, is mind blowing.

[@harryash11]

Had I not seen this video I wouldn't have believed they were that close! Holy moly!!!

[@dmp539]

Yes. U can see the shadow of his wing on the other plane's cockpit. Unreal

[@robeddy3722]

About 12" between the canopy and the wing tip. At 300kts. These guys are absolutely the best at what they do.

[@siouxperb5570]

There is also some parallax utilized, but that's more for symmetry than illusion. Indeed, at one point during one maneuver they may get as close as 18 inches, if the air is smooth, and it's late enough into the season.

[@rosea9737]

They were unrestricted in some of their stunts during the 80s and 90s, I rode my bike to San Sayers Pit on the Burke Gilman Trail from North Seattle to avoid the traffic one year and was so tired I just laid down next to my bike when I got there, a Blue Angel came over the hill so low and close to the crowd I saw the Pilot wave at me. Unforgettable~ then I was in Seattle's Federal Building one year during the early 90s and they were flying sideways between the buildings. That leaves quite the impression as well.

[@moosewild4239]

Have watched many Blue Angel performances but seeing this from their perspective was truly amazing. These pilots are unbelievable. Precise and fearless. This makes you feel proud and patriotic.

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

Fly Navy.!

[@naterod]

We have the best pilots in the world.

[@teribreci1539]

Its September 18, 2023. I'm not feeling very proud and patriotic when the military can't find their f35 and asking the public's help to find it.

[@gergemall]

Respect ❤

[@gergemall]

@@naterodyou bet cha❤

[@stanhutchins6592]

Practice has made them absolutely perfect. The calmness and how stead fast they are. Best thing I like is the attention to detail they all have. Incredible job guys

[@debravalentine7901]

If they didnt pay attention to detail,in those close formations,there would be disaster.

[@realpropertymangement7640]

I had the privilege of watching the Blues, almost daily at thier winter training field & MOAs... NAF El Centro. To watch and listen to the progression of that training was incredible. Baby steps to Olympic sprinters in two & half months! I'd sit at the end of the active RW or up on Superstition peak. Also watched a few of their Seattle "Seafair" demonstrations from my boat out on Lake Washington. Great seats! 😊

[@stevesealey317]

The #3 plane is being flown by a female pilot.

[@dmp539]

​@@stevesealey317 yes. There are badass female pilots

[@johnlong7504]

No now and then beer calls for those boys fir sure!

[@Incountry]

Warning objects may be closer than they appear…

[@zzz8606]

Got to watch these guys growing up in a military family quite a few times. Fun fact, those in the Blue Angels specifically are pilots selected not only due to their experience but all are highly decorated pilots. If you see these guys just know they aren't just for show or bravado. These guys are some badasses.

[@mt_gox]

@@winddrinker155 usa war criminals

[@liljmarian7327]

@@winddrinker155 that’s awesome man God bless and thanks for your service

[@thomaspowers1630]

All blue angel pilots are all top gun certified as well. These guys definitely know what they are doing one minor mess up they are all dead

[@michaeldale4804]

@@winddrinker155 "I worked on their flight gear for 3 years." That's unduly modest imo. No one selected for duty with the Blues isn't among the proven top shelf within their field. Just saying.

[@michaeldale4804]

Same here. No more fiendishly effective recuiting device has ever been seen. As a retired dinosaur from the USAFR and major airline world, well, I still know the exact moment my childish innocence was stolen and I was incurably infected with the "Sky Virus." At the tender age of 5, (late '50's show) I "saw"/experienced the Blues in their then F11's. Afterwards nothing, repeat Nothing seemed more important than one day strapping on a magic dragon myself.

[@JPROP-vb7sv]

Breaking every flight safety rule in the book. I love it.

[@mickb474]

The skill of those pilots is immense and the trust they have in each other is boundless, so close, so precise ! Awesome display, awesome video! 👍🏻

[@CoolCalmCoop]

I wish we can hear the comms. They move like one hivemind, its cool to see that level of coordination

[@dibari22]

From the ground, everything looks so still. Seeing this up close, watching them jostle around and flutter so close to one another is scary.

[@SeekingGreetings]

Oh my!!😮

[@cmclaren7]

My father was a private pilot. He took me to an air show many, many years ago (1950's). I've never forgotten it or the feeling of be awe struck by seeing these amazing pilots.

[@ryanbaker7404]

If I looked sideways for a fraction of the time he did during takeoff, I'd be a statistic before leaving the runway! Incredible skill, talent, and machinery!

[@diamondhead203]

I can’t even do that while walking. I would end up in the bushes.

[@lynnbeamon1957]

When they are in a tight formation you get to see how much work they have to do to fly that close. The aerodynamic buffeting and the constant corrections are evident. Great work!

[@cihiris2206]

Insane amount of teamwork and collaboration here and watching the bending and vibrating of the wings of those aircraft gives you a sense for the immense force exerted on the aircraft and pilots on those turns and banks! Very cool to watch.

[@koobuck]

Yeah and they don't use G suits to keep the blood where it's supposed to be

[@StreetPreacherr]

Just another day in the office!

[@teribreci1539]

​@@StreetPreacherrGoing for a Sunday drive. I'm assuming your a Christian? Born Again? If so....see you in the clouds!

[@dod2304]

@@koobuck you can see the G;s in. this pilots' face.

[@ramgabriel5337]

To be honest, I thought it would be physically impossible to fly this close! Excellent engineering, excellent skills. And on top of that, doing it over a city ... requires a lot of confidence.

[@poliziagrammaticale9430]

You can call it irresponsibility.

[@JamieHendar23Henderson]

@@poliziagrammaticale9430 Glad someone said it. It's one thing to risk your own life, but to put the lives of strangers at risk for shits and giggles is massivley irresponsible.

[@465marko]

@@JamieHendar23Henderson It's downright negligent if you ask me!! Even worse, it's malicious. Ask yourself, what kind of people risk crashing planes into crowded tower blocks or city skyscrapers? It certainly rings a few bells, enough said.

[@humorss]

@@465marko I think people just love to live dangerously at times, first time I saw group demonstration was done by the French, even as a kid I knew its really hard and seemingly dangerous to fly like this. There were airshows gone wrong and people get killed, but many want these regardless. 5:39 too close.

[@465marko]

@@humorss They love to live dangerously... Hmm... So it's almost as if they're occupying a metaphorical area - a Zone, if you will - defined by it's high Danger level. A Zone of Danger, you could say. In fact, some might even call it a... Daaaiinnn-ger Zone?

[@mafuma5255]

I have had the honor of seeing the Blue Angels years ago. The teamwork is amazing!

[@adamolupin]

Man, I love the Blue Angels. My dad would take me to the air shows at El Toro when I was little and the Blue Angels were the best part of the show.

[@rubywilcox2159]

Me too! When I was very little, my dad would take me to see the Blue Angels at El Toro, so long ago I cannot recall, but he always told me that even when I was a toddler, I loved the Blue Angels. Still do! When they come to town, I don't miss them and even now, decades later, I still get chills. Every time.

[@philmeade3790]

One of the best cockpit videos I have ever seeing. I felt like I was there. What skill and confidence the pilots have.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Wasn’t it EVER?!?!

[@MilitaryWarNews0]

I’ve been watching the Blue Angels for 50 plus years and still mesmerized and amazed how natural it comes to them. Thank you for all the entertainment.

[@festerbestertester1658]

I used to watch the shows when I was a kid. Every year it was the same thing and quickly got boring, so I stopped going. Now, I go to get pics. From my location, I can't see much of the show, but when they take off and land, I'm so close, I can see the pilot's face. In one of my pics, the guy in the back seat was holding his phone up as if he was either taking a selfie, or a shot of the plane that was flying just a few feet away.

[@BKvanDam]

Spectacular demonstration of commitment, discipline, skills, focus and sheer talent - man and machine melded. Beginning at 9:10, it's as if the two planes are tethered and coming together inverted at 12:40 and holding through back to level is beyond comprehension. As a civilian pilot, this is awe inspiring.

[@joeb1den114]

Did you wet your pants when you wrote that? Lmao…smh.

[@michelles2299]

What's melded?

[@astr.4]

@@joeb1den114 he did not wet his pants, instead he shat his pants while commenting this

[@JdDiehl]

@@joeb1den114 What?

[@mtf-alpha-1]

@@joeb1den114 lmao someones mad

[@Gdub33]

I've always been mesmerized and somewhat obsessed with aircraft since I was a little kid. My father served in the Air Force and sometimes I regret not joining it myself. These maneuvers are absolutely insane. That wing was a mere foot or two above the other cockpit on the other plane. So impressive!

[@TeXasDadBod]

When I was young my dad who was in the Air Force always had special seats at all the air shows near Ft Bliss ( Army base in El Paso Tx ) and all I ever remember was me wanting to be a Blue Angel Pilot in the Navy . I got to get into the cockpit and meet several of the pilots in the early 90s . This brought those memories back !!! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@DeeSnutts]

Did you accomplish your dream?

[@catsinhouse]

Growing up next door to Paine Field AFB, we had shows like this right over our home every summer for the Air Fair held in conjunction with the County. So we had the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Snowbirds, Vulcan, Goodyear Blimp, and more over our place for several days running. Our home was at the very SE end of the runway so when they flew over they were LOW. The evergreens would writhe about furiously after each fly over. We would wave to the pilots when they got ready to land - as we could see them quite clearly, they would wave back and tip the wings for us. Terrified our horse and other pets, though, which was understandable. It was grand stuff as a kid.

[@elleryray4754]

They were called the Amigo Airshows at Biggs Army Airfield

[@jeremywalker230]

This is incredible, it's difficult to gauge the proximity of these planes when you're watching it from the ground. This video makes an already amazing performance, even better

[@yellowboy3rd635]

It may be just the camera angle giving a cockpit view. I have no trouble seeing the closeness from the ground seeing as they always are flying on the floor.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

How much lift those things have to have to pick titanium balls as big as Rhode Island up off the ground has to be astronomical.

[@tricepilot]

I'm retired Air Force but my heart is always with the US Navy!!

[@2glizzyy]

sus

[@cherie6970]

Thank-you for your Service! Much respect + love for your time & dedication.👏🍀✈️🏅

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

This is one of if not the best Blue Angels video I have ever seen. And I've watched a ton of them. This was great, great videography I love the shadows on the water of the smoke!

[@Supremfreak4Djl]

Truly the ultimate drivers. These guys are really something out of this world. Glad everyone returned safely.

[@BoomerBends]

I was always told "They're not as close as it looks." That's obviously BS. This is absolutely insane. Amazing stuff.

[@colinnicols5387]

And all that footage is taken using extreme wide angle lens making them much closer than they appear to be in the video

[@MsRobinL]

A friend of mine had a brother that was a blue angel. It's incredible what they do

[@EFRAININFANTE-d1l]

Simply marvelous, incredible, ET guys. God bless them all.

[@lurakin88]

@MonkMode33 there is definitely lens distortion in some of the shots (especially the ones recorded with 360 cameras) but that doesn't change how close those jets are to each other. When you can see the shadow of the wingtip casting onto the cockpit of another jet, you know they are that close for real

[@MusicmyZombie]

Our parents lied about all things that mattered

[@Tracy_Burns]

Mind-blowing in it's complexity.. stunning in the precision.. absolute faith in their machines and their positioning.. and still the coolest part is how simple they make it look.. thank you.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

These pilots always amaze me, they’re by far the best in the world, and the most courageous.

[@crismorgan6756]

Now I think I got it: The reason pilot always is watching a second plane is not just to avoid contact, there's a plane that works as a guide. That's why they're so precise and can perform these beautiful flights. Greetings from Uruguay.

[@harryberry474]

I've seen them many many times in Seattle but of course never from the pilots perspective, now I have and it blows me away how they know where each individual pilot knows where they are at any given moment and where the group is at the same time then to split apart and come together over and over again...truly amazing flying skills.

[@MusicmyZombie]

The best in the world put the blue on

[@mariel7964]

I've seen them in Seattle a few times, too. Was nice to see them at the Museum of Flight in 2018.

[@shawnashley4709]

Had the opportunity to see them live at an air show years ago. Let me just say they are just as incredible on the ground as they are in the cockpit. Just a great group of people.

[@brianedward6417]

They're in Cleveland every September. Takes a lot of time and training to perfect those flying skills in formation!!💯 respect!!

[@hinglemccringleberry9389]

My house it very close to where they took off from in this video. I get to see them practice for shows almost every day. Never gets old either. I've loved the blue angels since my childhood

[@unbreakable7633]

I saw them as a teen, then a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol and taking flying lessons. Also saw the Thunderbirds. They were and are impressive, the best of the best indeed.

[@pyrettablaze0414]

Saw them at West Point and WOW! They performed a passing sonic boom and stunts that you couldn’t even imagine! These guys are badass ! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@carlosdanger8043]

That's what she said?

[@maciejbrozek4666]

Dream of my life was always flying the jet, even as a passeneger. And I was pretty close to realizing the dream as there are commercial flights in passenger seats available in Europe. Unfortunately, had a stroke few months ago so now can only watch videos like this one, and keep dreaming. Absolutely fascinating. Level of skill and coordination is beyond imagination of an ordinary person. Thank you pilots for posting the videos. You make aviation enthusiasts' lifes better. Salute from Poland!

[@cbro777]

Dude! This gives one a whole new level of respect for these guys. I knew they were skilled but to fly with eyes locked on to the other jets waiting for cues....wow. And such tight proximities to each other. One twitch the wrong way and you're colliding.

[@83826sarah]

I thought the same thing, they are looking at the jet next to them most of the time. Truly remarkable.

[@philipsiriban6655]

thats correct.

[@viccyboy]

You're colliding not your

[@cbro777]

@@viccyboy Thanks

[@mtownpyro7198]

I'm sure with the amount of flight hours they put in it gets routine..just think how close you drive on the road and you don't even know those people.

[@ScratchAccount-m9f]

It’s crazy to see the endless amount of trust that blue angles have with each other. Like the ability to like that close to others, and not fear any of them are going to hit you is insane.

[@klassyedward9718]

My wife and I both retired from Civil Service N.A.S. Jax. 2014. It was an honor to support the Aviation for the U.S.N. Marines and U.S.A.F. and we both actually miss work. Guys and Gals keep em Flying! The Blue angels are the Best!

[@brianpatrick9902]

I’ve been watching the Blue Angels for 50 plus years and still mesmerized and amazed how natural it comes to them. Thank you for all the entertainment. Stay safe

[@LeviBulger]

The amount of skill and concentration required to pilot these jets like that is astronomical. Seems almost absurd. These guys are superhuman.

[@dubletar7351]

@@devnull-dz3gj Lololol. Not so my friend. This is the result of serious training and human skill.

[@WilhelM240i]

Rudel,Hartmann,Rall,Galland,Gollob,Moelders

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

I couldn't even watch it right. DAYUM!!!

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Looks crazy dangerous. No wonder why they crash

[@phillipletts7487]

The day VFR formation stuff is probably easier than bad weather night carrier landings. Great pilots and machines.

[@catseyesmidnight2889]

This was just mind blowing to watch! The tight, precise formations viewed from the cockpit… WOW!!!!! Thanks for sharing it.

[@ДолгинКонстантин]

Этим голубям ещё учиться и учиться у наших стрежей.😂😂😂

[@roslyndrake6702]

Growing up Pensacola we loved watching the Blue Angels practicing. We were in constant amazement at the closeness of their moves. Watching from an inside view like this I’m still in amazement!

[@rfleming7883]

Wowser. As a viewer I am stunned by this video. The aircraft are so close it seems you can reach out and touch the other airplanes. And the camera is wide angle - which means things are actually closer than they may appear! Congrats to these fantastic pilots and the skills they have.

[@USMilitaryPowerr]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamiehoover9348]

I'm pretty sure that in some of their formations, they are going 450 mph and all their wing tips are only 18" apart! Unbelievably awesome !

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

​@@jamiehoover9348 Is that 18 feet or 18 inches? 18 inches seems practically impossible?

[@jamiehoover9348]

@@ashok.vardhan.g I just watched a video yesterday again after seeing this one and the boss pilot said it again. When they are in formation like that they are 18 INCHES apart wing tip to wing tip. I know it sounds impossible but that's a definite. I haven't Googled it but lm sure that would tell ya. It is definitely 18 inches. Even in this video. Watch when they are in the diamond formation. You'll see it

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

​@@jamiehoover9348 I did not ever see them perform, however, I did see them do practice sorties over Antelope Valley, outside of Los Angeles, when we went there for a film shoot. They have insane skill, if it's 18 inches, there is literally no margin for any error at that proximity. Respect.

[@stickywicket7585]

These men must have nerves of steel! They look extremely calm, cool and collected as if they're out for a Sunday drive. I've watched videos of The Blue Angels before but usually there's a music track attached. I like the video w/o the music much more. Big ups to these incredible people who are brave enough to perfect their craft. They are truly amazing!

[@lynwood5991]

The best of the blue angels is actually a woman. She is one of 2 in the group (really in the world) that can pull 9G's.

[@russhartley4964]

I know what you mean by not having music added, great perspective of real life, HOWEVER when I see the video of them with the Van Halen “Dreams” song, I get huge tingles through my body, I almost cry. And those guys love it too.

[@michelles2299]

With amazing yearly salaries too

[@lindickison3055]

My father was a Navy flier.....our best afternoons were spent at the airfield. Loved all the air shows. Have seen about everything in action! (Besides rollouts like Enterprise and Blackbird, etc) (not to seem traitorous - but loved watching the Harrier hover - what a thrill)

[@wayupnorth9420]

When you look up, these guys make everything look so smooth. In reality it’s driving 75 mph in bumper to bumper traffic in a snowstorm with no brakes. Hats off gentleman.

[@sharleenmarcum2072]

I've always loved watching the Blue Angels and their precision which takes my breath away every time!!

[@sandylopez52]

I started seeing The Blue Angels fly when they performed at NAS Moffett Field. I was a teenager then. I’m 68 now. I’ 15:40 ve seen you perform in San Francisco. You guys are the a Best of The Best. I just can’t get enough of the speed at which you excel in. So proud your our Blue Angels. 🇺🇸🗽❤️

[@LivingtheIrony]

We happened to be on a boat to Alcatraz and saw one of them fly under the bridge. It was breathtaking.

[@anniegooden5084]

When I was a kid, the Blue Angels flew in an air show in Billings, MT. My mom worked for the dad of one of the pilots, so we got to go to breakfast with them while they were there. It was one of the greatest moments of my childhood.

[@MKMann]

For over 50 years ... this team never gets old! I salute all involved!

[@paulbuckley8697]

I always enjoyed Annapolis 3x yr practice commencement and the 4th. In those days commencement was some thing only 10% of the boats.I remember the F4's, tip tail trailer inverted. All that aside if you get to Pensacola hit up the Naval Aviation Museum. Eat lunch because it is so good you should leave them some money. That is an admission hint and the Smithsonian has nothing on them.

[@chiltonj]

I had the pleasure of meeting George Dom, a former commanding officer/flight leader of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, who provided a leadership session for us at a company that I used to work for. He said that all the pilots will look at a mark on another plane as they are flying so if the lead pilot decides that they want to run into the side of a mountain, they all would do the same. You can see where the pilot is doing that at around the 4:20 mark. He also said that the pilots personalities were different (not too much unlike Top Gun) but when they were in the air, they had the most absolute trust with each other. It was one of the best leadership workshops that I've ever attended.

[@davidtonks6925]

That type of accident happened with the Australian aerobatic team back in the days when they were flying Vampires. The lead pilot made an error on altitude while commencing a loop, all four aircraft flew into the ground in almost perfect diamond formation. Only one pilot (right side, I think) saw what was coming and tried to recover, that aircraft impacted slightly off to the right. Absolute tragedy, and the Blue Angels fly a lot closer to each other than the Vampires ever did.

[@russhartley4964]

You’re right, and it has happened to the Thunderbirds once when the lead misread his altimeter or miscalculated his height AGL (above ground level) by 400 ft and performed a loop and several went into the ground before completing the pullout. So sad a day.

[@johncox4273]

Terrific video-thanks for putting it together! Have seen them many times over the years along with the Thunderbirds and Snow Birds, and they are all amazing. Also a big shout out to all the ground crews who keep them flying. True dedication.

[@nickbauer7397]

Ever since Top Gun Maverick was released, the popularity for flying has skyrocketed...Freaking amazing...

[@ahkao.9347]

cap.

[@aidenheck2944]

@@ahkao.9347 nope

[@cpodurnell3701]

Not even close to reality that movie. Total garbage.

[@tooitchy]

@@cpodurnell3701True, especially once you know just a little bit about fighter jets you realize "oh wow these movies are cringe and lame". Still tho, it's good for movies to instill us with some good ol patriotic propaganda every once in a while, it helps morale.

[@asquare9316]

Many actual fighter pilots, from all countries and different generations, have said that they were inspired by the original Top Gun movie. Too early to tell if Maverick will have the same influence. All least all of the flying scenes in the original movie were real, unlike Maverick.

[@emz33]

I’ve seen the angels 3 times and they always blew my mind with how precise everything is. This is the first time I’m seeing it from the perspective of a pilot and my jaw was on the floor most of the video. Wow!

[@kalamari3288]

It's honestly astounding how much control they have over their aircraft and how coordinated they are.

[@stevenmorrison4692]

When they aren't loaded down with artillery, other military essential items and slightly modded some. They can manuever like a crop duster.

[@opwave79]

Agree. And if you think you can do those same maneuvers with a regular airplane, think again. The stuff the Blue Angels do would cause other airplanes to stall and their pilots to lose consciousness.

[@technowelliebobs4779]

@@opwave79 loool what you chatting

[@johnarnold893]

If the didn't they'd never be able to land on a carrier.

[@johnarnold893]

@@opwave79 Why would you lose consciousness if the plane stalled?

[@John-oe5nb]

Having flown a military jet there are no words in our language to describe the feelings that you go through that are adequate. That and the skill of these pilots who do this. They are the best of the best. You are seeing flying that is extremely difficult to do.

[@larryjean6149]

Hello

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

Genuine question, would pilots like these also be the most dangerous in hostile or contested airspace? Or is there more to combat success than being a damn good pilot?

[@dls951]

Big woop, you should see me down a six pack!

[@coryc9040]

This costs a fortune. I have no words in our language to describe the feeling when I think, if I don't pay my taxes I'll go to jail, while tens or hundreds of millions thrown away on airshows.

[@John-oe5nb]

@@coryc9040 How about the BILLIONS we send overseas to countrys that hate us and use the money against us? How about the BILLIONS we spend on illegal immigrants who don't belong here? How about the BILLIONS we spend on incompetent government spending and corruption?

[@bldallas]

Whenever a Blue Angels or Thunderbirds video pops up, it’s always a must watch. Incredible pilots. From the ground they look virtually locked in formation, but these up close cockpit videos show the constant tweaks/corrections the pilots have make to stay that close together. And to be able to do that under heavy G forces; just amazing.

[@chandler6351]

Thunderbirds >

[@dannylaw7367]

Just off the charts skill levels with these pilots. 99.9% of this nation can't do this no matter how long they take class's. Much respect.

[@nattybumppo4151]

Not true. You could teach almost any pilot in the Navy to do this. These positions are filled by how much of a yes-man you are. If these guys were the most skilled pilots in the world, they wouldn’t be killing themselves and crashing planes as often as they do.

[@dannylaw7367]

I didn't know they got killed or crashed very much. In fact really rare. The math and studies I've always heard were very difficult and required a high IQ. My courses at OCS in the Army and Ranger plus Airborne were not so hard for me. It required more determination and courage rather than IQ. Smart but not necessarily brilliant was necessary.@@nattybumppo4151

[@ipcamtalk4314]

@@nattybumppo4151 you pissed that you didnt make it to flight school?

[@CertifiedDoc]

@@nattybumppo4151 See also: "I could totally do what these guys do."

[@ToddBreda]

Incredible. Thank you...I've loved the Blue Angels all of my life. They come to Seafair in Seattle, WA almost every year and it's one of the highlights of my year. And that visual around the 5:40 time stamp would make for amazing desktop wallpaper!

[@USMilitaryPowerr]

So cool!

[@terratrodder]

I used to live in Tacoma and loved summer season when they would come through.

[@olympiawashdrummer]

Took the my girl Yacht from Browns point. And we literally sat right under them as they roar over Lake Washington

[@alanclark639]

I've been a fan of precision flying for over sixty years - I still have a black & white photo signed by the whole team of the then Black Arrows who flew the Hawker Hunter back in the day when British aviation had something to shout about. Our Red Arrows are pretty good but credit where it's due - take a bow Blue Angels - you push envelops others can't lick! Superb flight crews, supremely confident and young! Happy landings. Hats off the all the ground boys & girls too - your ships are pampered ladies indeed.

[@kkincaidtx]

Saw the Red Arrows back in the mid '80s at the Paris Air Show. They were amazing. Fantastic display of low-level flying coupled with very tight formations. Blue Angle pilots are good but Red Arrow pilots are as well. Just had to reply when I saw your "pretty good" comment. ;)

[@alanjm1234]

I saw an interview with a Blue Angels pilot where he said they quite often pull 8g, but they don't wear g-suits! When asked why he pointed out that they often use their knee to help keep their hand steady when in close formation, and you wouldn't want a g-suit inflating at that point.

[@Ms.Purrfect]

Wow! Great video, the footage is remarkable, the sound of the engines, the views of the planes flying closely, no talking, and as the plane tilted my belly did a little flip, Thank you for sharing

[@billballeza377]

I had the incredible experience of a VIP flight in one of these F-18 Hornets. The Blue Angels Navy Commander in the front seat flew us over the Gulf out of Ellington Field for about 45 minutes. He even allowed me to engage the after burner. Truly the thrill of a lifetime !

[@davebob7554]

Bill were you ever in broadcasting in Houston TX? Your name is very familiar...

[@billballeza377]

@@davebob7554 Hi, Dave. Yes I retired two years ago after 40 years at KPRC2 and 7 years at KHOU. That Blue Angels flight was one of the highlights of my career.

[@davebob7554]

@@billballeza377 Congrats on retirement after a fine career sir! Moved with family to SW PA after being born and raised in Houston and that area. Thought I recognized your face and name! That ride had to be great sir!

[@andrewt.5567]

Let me express my wild jealousy!

[@franciscooctavius5957]

Where this skill even comes from is completely beyond me. Amazing

[@Ryanboy2020]

I have so much respect for the pilots. These people are super human. I once had the privilege of sitting in on their preflight briefing and it was like watching a choreograph of the air show. The Boss would say a command and they all backed away from the table in their chairs and assumed a position as if they were in the cockpit. The Boss who is the #1 and Commander of the squadron then breaks out in this slow methodical mantra that everyone repeated in perfect unison while moving their hands and feet as if they were controlling the jet in the show. Everyone had their eyes closed and the level of concentration was intense. I never forgot that experience and I am very grateful that I was given that opportunity.

[@michaelstreeter3125]

They should video it and put it up here!

[@tomslivick8620]

Wow lucky guy! Thanks for shairing the insight you gained.

[@dylanshaw7122]

That’s really cool, thanks for sharing!

[@MinorEffect2012]

Aviators not Pilots 😀

[@chandler6351]

@@MinorEffect2012 pilots use the planes aviators play with them

[@Rick_Retired]

To see the constantly changing control inputs to hold a precise spot in the air is mind blowing, but to know that each pilot is doing the same thing independently, only feet apart, is beyond my vocabulary to describe or even mental capacity to process!

[@memorris2]

I was a f18 technician and inspector for a lot of years.....never got to ride in one despite doing dozens of hours in the sim and being turn qualified and high power turn qualified......literally the single thing in my life that breaks my heart. Thank you for making videos that at least give me some form of gratification for my years of endless maintenance on this aircraft.

[@therobinshaw]

What a shame you didn’t get to go up because without you they would never fly. Thank you for keeping them safe and well maintained.

[@alanOHALAN]

did you request to ride in the backseat?

[@memorris2]

@alanOHALAN of course i did haha i talked to every pilot, staff nco, and commanding officers.

[@memorris2]

@alanOHALAN i was also a plane captain, so did all the pre, post, and daily inspections for safe for flight.

[@memorris2]

@@alanOHALAN as well as being the guy that directs launch procedures, recoveries, and ground control.

[@AnthonyD1986]

If you've never been to an air show you must before you die. These guys are so professional and when you see it live it makes you proud to be an American. I literally get chills and tears when these guys perform at the air show. Coolest thing ever.

[@mojojojo6400]

Yes!!!! Amen

[@Gonken88]

Pride is a sin. Besides, they're us navy, they belong to your corrupt government, not the citizens.

[@Widdly_Wah]

Used to be lucky enough to see this over my house every summer as kid. The whole neighborhood would be watching from their rooftops. They would come fly down the mountain and hit the after burners maybe 100ft above our house. Sadly the airshow doesn't come to my city anymore. They now fly in another city about 30 miles away.

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

I was bless grew up right next to a navy base and an Air Force base as well. Got to see the angels and thunderbirds every year. Gotta see F14's fly around all the time. Even had one crash in my neighberhood missed the houses barely though. Even got to see a B-2 bomber fly over me as a kid in the 80's. Didn't know what it was though since I think it was in testing at that time.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Makes me proud to be an American. Thanks to all those involved, the pilots, the crews, the admins and others in making these performances to the public.

[@thejonegcle7759]

gotta practice formations, flying at this speed, being in control ... perfect use of fuel to learn your CRAFT !

[@asquare9316]

@@thejonegcle7759 yup, they only get to this level of precision towards the end of each season.

[@yakhooves]

Seafair! Love this footage so much! I remember watching the Blue Angels at Sea Fair when I was little, having my dad explain what I was seeing and emphasizing how difficult it was and how talented the pilots were. One of my happiest core memories that I hope to cherish to my dying day

[@snoopyfix2]

This is just unreal. If you've ever flown a plane, you start to realize how crazy skilled these guys are. Just nuts!

[@WardenOfTerra]

Dude, you've never flown a plane... lol

[@queen_of_propellers8386]

Dude I fly planes regularly and their skill is - frankly- nuts.

[@snoopyfix2]

@@WardenOfTerra Trolltacular!

[@paulwhitaker5550]

The skill is being able to stay focus at all times meaning no distractions of any sort

[@siouxperb5570]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 No. They are all representative of typical fleet aviators. To support that, there is NO flying "tryout" during any phase of the application process. If pilot skill were that much of a factor, you would think a flying skill test would be a major part of the process, yet there is none. Also, if these 7 aviators were the "best of the best", why do they change half of the aviators over every season? (There actually is a very good reason they do so) So if you see a Blue Angel demo in any given year, and then see them again 2 seasons later, you will see the exact same demo, yet not one single pilot in the delta will be the same as flew in that demo 2 seasons ago (with very, very RARE exceptions, due to extenuating circumstances). Point being, yes, they ARE good, but so are all fleet aviators. They themselves (The Blues) stress that they are not anything special in terms of pilot skill in relation to their fleet counterparts.

[@sohanpereira6669]

The most terrifying thing to me was them doing the maneuvers over populated metropolitan cities 🤯 That skill and precision at those G's is insane!

[@cowsagainstcapitalism347]

It's kinda funny how we condone the military raining death from above. For real military aircraft need to be banned over mainland US.

[@RexVideos]

I know! The FAA freaks out if I fly a 1lb drone over some cars but these guys can do this over a major city?!

[@ohishwaddup]

​@@RexVideosskill differential

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

The G's are only insane on the hard turns.

[@StreetPreacherr]

Yeah, looks like at least some of this was over Chicago? Thought I saw the Hancock Tower in a few shots?

[@DarkpawTheWolf]

This video redefines the word "expert". The Blue Angels are the best of the best.

[@peterherrington3300]

Only the red arrows are superior 🇬🇧

[@jamespennington420.]

When me and my wife lived in Pensacola it was awesome hearing these guys practicing over the house all the time.

[@gor3347]

In this single video u can see 5 of the world's most skilled pilots in history,these dudes are literally part of history

[@Sxlfr.clipped.u]

6

[@everettmagnusson9154]

Saw them in the late 70,s in San Diego as a kid. Awsome

[@suranuji6412]

Look at russian pilots... Angels are legends only in us, but not in the world

[@officialJoCa]

@@suranuji6412 then use em.

[@suranuji6412]

@@officialJoCa ?

[@BrainConduit123]

I’ve seen them many times at the Cleveland air show. When one of them does a low pass close to the crowd and turns on the afterburners, man, the sound is just incredible!

[@jazzluvnmom]

I was fortunate to see these guys fly over Pensacola Beach. They looked as though they might touch the waves as they flew so close to the water. When they turn on the after burners, omg it was awesome feeling the ground shake as I laid on the beach! My friends father worked on these jets, so I was able to see them up close when she went to pick up her father from work. Crazy how small the cockpit is!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Training, training, training, and then MORE training! Those of us who don’t fly but LOVE flight have only a slight understanding of what it takes to sit in the cockpit of beautifully engineered jets such as these. Yes, we’re are in awe. We also hope to see the highest of character represented in these pilots despite the occasional moments of youthful cockiness. We appreciate what you do more than you imagine.

[@seanallen3363]

These guys are freaking awesome I watched him on Pensacola Beach the last 15 years probably the best pilots we have no fear at all thank them for their service

[@stevenlowe3245]

I grew up by a Naval air station and got to watch these guys from my yard more than a few times. They were flying F-4's back then and were allowed to break the sound barrier.

[@aaronjackson5142]

The blue Angels are the only air demonstration team in the world that flies as close as 18 inches apart

[@joefro9473]

It's been told that they could literally reach their arm out and touch the other jet beside them

[@eddy67]

The Thunderbirds do it also

[@thebluemonkey-xn4el]

​@@eddy67not that close. Sorry. They do fly close, but the safety concerns have made it so the team cannot get that close. The thunderbird fly with G-Suits. The job of a G-suit is to inflate, and put pressure on parts of the body, to keep the blood in that part of body, helping to reduce the likelihood of G-LOC. (Or basically just passing out) if the aircraft was flying in a tight formation, and the G-Suit inflated in the region of the arm holding the stick, (the f-16 has a side stick instead of the centerstick that was standard for aircraft before it) then it could likely affect the stick itself, and cause unintentional movements. And in a close formation, that could be instant catastrophe.

[@nitetrane98]

I've heard of small paint swapping incidents with these guys. While it might seem disastrous, two objects of equal mass and speed along the same plane of travel won't disrupt the other much. Learned about that riding a motorcycle when a buddy gently drifted over next to me and took the key from the ignition. I was shocked and then realized it was no big deal.

[@salvadorflores7890]

You are a liar, you could not give paint contact with these machines, and neither with a motorcycle

[@nitetrane98]

@@salvadorflores7890 What??

[@SqualingtonConstantine]

@@salvadorflores7890 When they say "paint swapping" they mean bumping into each other accidentally, which can happen in any vehicles driving/flying in close proximity to each other. If you were joking then it didn't translate through text very well at all.

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

Just the tip....

[@animationcycles7109]

Lol...been there. On both sides of the ole key grab. Yup, you're right though, a little rubbing, without too oooo much angle ( or force) won't do much. Just gets the heart a good pump, for a second or two. :D

[@danielmoore1394]

WOW! Thank you! I've always wondered what it would be like in the cockpit of one these. This is the closest I'll ever come. Thank you! The Blue Angels have always been my favorite flying team.

[@DunkDynasty_TV]

Same

[@MB-qx9vn]

I mean, it just doesn’t get much cooler than this! Simply awesome!

[@carolinesharpe5059]

My husband got to fly with the Blue Angels back in 2015 at an air show. It was one of the most amazing things he’ll ever get to do!

[@ufosrus]

And I bet you were praying while he was up there!

[@julesverne2509]

I saw the magnificent Blue Angels a few times as a kid. I'll never forget the first time I was SUPPOSE to see them. They ended up not being allowed to come because apparently the last time they were at the event I was at they had broke the sound barrier a little too or flew too close to the ground and broke some windows.(if this is true or not I dont know) Being told this as a kid just made me even more excited even though I didn't see them that day I eventually did. Proud American right here, thank you Blue Angels for being an inspiration and example of exceptionalism.

[@charmander8782]

I can't watch these videos without having chills running up and down my spines. these pilots are beyond amazing

[@Slayer-tv8ub]

How many spines do you have? I was born with 1 and have never met a spinosoreass before. You must have amazing posture and stability like these planes!!! I envy you!!

[@thirdgen377]

I used to march to class for my job training at Pensacola before going to the fleet and I got to watch these awesome pilots practice daily.

[@vbite2685]

You are incredible, the discipline and skill you show is hard to put into words.

[@julienorfolk3880]

I wish you could hear what the pilots are saying during the show! The Blue Angels are my favorite, even though I was in the Army as a nurse! You all rock!

[@johnreiter6664]

A simple thank you Sir for the ride along and a heartfelt Thank You for your service to our country Sirs......stay safe always

[@USMilitaryPowerr]

Our pleasure

[@ruthannrobinson8120]

Great video. Please stay safe!! God bless you all

[@mickm7786]

It's surprising how much turbulence the planes go through when they are flying in formation you never notice it on the ground it is only when you have an in plane view that you see it, Some of the turns that the pilots pull look quite violent on the pilots bodies as well that's where the thousands of hours of flying time helps them to cope with the G forces.

[@JC130676]

And then imagine they do it without the benefit of a g-suit, because it would restrict their movement too much. 😮

[@zarathustra8424]

A lot more movement there than I would have expected...

[@user-ps5to6nw3l]

You took the words right out of my mouth. As a GA (general aviation) pilot, I've been to their shows and you're right. From the ground it looks so benign and uneventful, but when seen from a cockpit perspective you see how much effect is on them in the form of clear air turbulence and how much concentration they have to endure in order to maintain their clearance in formation. When I fly, some of the most beautiful cloudless calm days can be a bit of a handful due to thermals. It's the same as being in a small boat on the ocean. It was interesting watching their cheeks pull down as they went through some of their maneuvers. Way cool video!

[@pcmaclean]

Unbelievable disciplined

[@minetubequest]

Have you seen the russian guy that can take 25 G like nothing happened.

[@justmemimi7338]

I’ve never before seen a formation from this perspective. Simply extraordinary. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@seanmick7737]

Been watching them for years as a kid in San Diego to now an AD military member close to retirement. I had no clue that they flew THAT close to each other, relying on each other's skill and movements to execute the patterns. They're truly the best of the best!

[@larryjean6149]

Hello

[@naomisgram1]

Agree!

[@philliphowe306]

The epitome of precision. I'm a New Zealander living in Australia and have never seen a precision flying display.....ever😔. It's easy to see why they are the best of the best. My hat off to the pilots and support crew and last but not least the Navy for continuing on with this Superb flying team congratulations

[@kimstravels2307]

It's a shame you can't see their show in person. I was at a show in Baltimore city and they flew sideways between office buildings then flew over the harbor. I can't imagine what the people in the buildings thought especially when the sonic boom goes off. You see them then hear that after they are long gone. I could watch them everyday.

[@moshunit96]

I hope you get to see one in person someday. The deafening sound from those engines makes it even more incredible.

[@adrienne3334]

What a totally brilliant and amazing video..I love watching videos like this. I've never flown in my entire life, but love watching aircraft fly overhead...this video of 'Blue Angels' ♥ which showed so much pilot skill and precision and manoeuvre with you guys flying so close in formation just took my breathe away. I long to watch more videos like this as the skill and expertise is right off the charts...thank you to all you guys for sharing and giving such a thrill in watching you all in action....Bless you all, over and out xx