BLUE ANGELS: One today, six more tomorrow (plus Fat Albert)

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Thanks to Jon Anderson for that video recorded from Airport Way as Blue Angels jet #7 arrived at noontime today. The six regular performers arrive tomorrow (Wednesday, July 30), ETA 1:30-2 pm at Boeing Field, preceded by support plane “Fat Albert” around noon. This year’s officer (pilots and support) lineup is here. They’re scheduled to be up 11 am-1 pm and 3:30-4:40 pm on Thursday, and then at 3:35 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The full Seafair air show schedule is here. You can watch for free from Seafair Festival grounds on Lake Washington on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday there’s an admission charge.

Rhonda July 29, 2025 (11:22 pm)

Fat Albert is the best part of the Blue Angels’ performances.

Derek July 30, 2025 (11:58 am)

If only DOGE did one good thing and ended this tax dollar waste

Derp July 30, 2025 (2:40 pm)

If you really did simms research, of the supposed cuts by Doge, were all done to line the pockets of Musk and Trump. And most were thrown out of court. I guess you are entitled to your opinion, but you are way out numbered.
- Derp indeed July 31, 2025 (3:06 pm)
  
  A closer reading of the above comment suggests that Derek thinks DOGE did zero good things, and cutting the Blue Angels would have brought that number up to one.

Frustrated July 30, 2025 (3:38 pm)

With these people complaining I kind wish it was more than once a year. I swear people complain about every single thing they can.

Carole July 30, 2025 (5:29 pm)

That is simply not true.
- Frustrated July 30, 2025 (8:34 pm)
  
  It is factually correct. If you read any of the previous WSB posts about any event you will find people complaining about it. People are always going to find something to complain about regardless of what it is, so I say, have more air shows, give them something to complain about.
  - WSB July 30, 2025 (10:28 pm)
    
    Certainly there’s a lot of griping but absolutely not on coverage of “any” (every) event!

Love, love, love our blues July 30, 2025 (5:54 pm)

It makes me so happy to see the sound of freedom. I love the blues! Thank you, navy for defending our country and preserving our freedom! Thank you for risking your lives for our freedom

Big 5 Guy August 1, 2025 (5:06 pm)

AMEN

Practice somewhere July 31, 2025 (7:54 am)

I’m no fan of the Blue Angels. However they do need flight hours. They could either do it in a desert somewhere or put on a show. I say just put on the show. If you’re not a fan, like me, then stay home while others enjoy.

Jeff July 31, 2025 (9:24 am)

Best take I’ve seen on here. They need the flight hours, some people like it, find the synergy. Ignore it if you don’t like it. Beats all the moaning about it and the ridiculous jingoism that tends to dominate this topic.
- Carole July 31, 2025 (11:08 am)
  
  WORD! And thank you, Jeff.
  
  Jingoism is an extreme form of patriotism characterized by excessive national pride and bellicose foreign policy. It often involves a belief in one’s country’s superiority and a readiness to use aggression or military force to achieve national goals. Essentially, it’s a fervent nationalism that can lead to a desire for war and conflict.
  - Jingoism is not just ordinary love of one’s country; it’s an intense, often unreasonable, belief in its greatness and superiority over others.
Westiebestie July 31, 2025 (3:03 pm)

As nice a sentiment as this is, I don’t think it’s based in fact. Blue Angels pilots do not fly in combat while they’re on the BA squadron.

https://www.uso.org/stories/3068-do-the-blue-angels-fight-in-combat-8-facts-to-know-about-the-blue-angels-pilots

Actually Mike July 31, 2025 (10:39 am)

More than 60,000 civilians have now been killed in Gaza since October of 2023. For many of them, the sights and sounds being put on for our entertainment here today were the last things they saw and heard on Earth. Enjoy the show!

CarDriver July 31, 2025 (4:25 pm)

If the Blue Angels didn’t exist then nothing bad would’ve happened in Gaza? Umm, don’t think so. However, we will enjoy the show.

cw August 1, 2025 (11:47 am)

My husband took his bike down today (he just called me) and was told several times that it’s all closed and fee based. The streets are closed, and he was ‘pulled aside’ and kicked out of the area telling him they changed it so now it’s all fee based. And, no bikes allowed. Parking is also $50 + the admission, with neighbors offering driveway parking for $45. What a racket.

WSB August 1, 2025 (11:58 am)

Sorry to hear that. I don’t know about the parking but Seafair’s website explicitly says no admission charge to the festival zone at the lake today (as in years past), courtesy of corporate sponsorship, so if they tried to charge him admission, something’s wrong somewhere.
- cw August 1, 2025 (12:23 pm)
  
  Tracy, thanks. Yes he did see that which is why he went. He was ushered away at several points :( Thanks for the speedy response, not sure when that was switched or why…or if the volunteer personnel weren’t informed? Hard to say.

Greg August 1, 2025 (6:36 pm)

Does anyone know what happened to some of the Blues today? No. 7 was flying for part of the show, and for a period of time they only had five planes flying, and then a sixth joined them again near the end. But they sort of disappeared after one of their last maneuvers, people thought the show was over and started leaving only to suddenly have all six pop up over the horizon and fly a basic delta wing over the crowd one last time. Very strange and a bit of a letdown to end the show after I’d been their for 7 hours to see them. Other than that it was a fun show for the huge crowd north of the Adam Street Boat Launch by the Coast Guard chopper.

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