SEAFAIR: Blue Angels’ 2026 finale flyby (updated Monday)

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5:08 PM: Thanks to Erin for the photo from the Blue Angels‘ downtown flyby during their final 2026 Seafair Airshow performance, wrapped up this past hour. Though yesterday’s wind left them grounded, this afternoon’s clouds and short-lived showers weren’t enough to stop today’s show. They’re scheduled to stay on this side of the continent for much of the month of August, with their airshows the next three weekends in Alaska, Oregon, and Montana. (For those interested in watching their Seattle departure, we’re asking.)

6:30 PM: Thanks to Alki photographer David Hutchinson for sending these views from Don Armeni Boat Ramp:

ADDED MONDAY: Thanks to tipster Angelo for calling to say the word at the Museum of Flight is that they’ll fly out at 2 pm today.

Rhonda August 2, 2026 (5:45 pm)

Exquisite day for it. What a perfect show 🇺🇲⚓

Carole August 2, 2026 (7:35 pm)

It WAS an exquisite day, Ronda.
Alki resident August 2, 2026 (7:36 pm)

Yes it was. They went over my son on the boat on Lk Washington and the footage was so amazing. Couldn’t have planned his position any better.

Carole August 2, 2026 (5:46 pm)

Be an angel and use all this good air power to put out wildfires. Please!

HawkMan12 August 2, 2026 (7:05 pm)

How would a fighter jet help put out wildfires?
Neighbor August 2, 2026 (7:51 pm)

I saw a young child driving a powerwheels firetruck at the park this evening. Should he help as well?
Maria August 3, 2026 (9:40 am)

Gold Star Sticker for the most non-sensical comment….goes to Carole! Thankfully, my son with autism & our disability awareness group for youth and teens (who are all obsessed with the Blue Angels and Air Shows) had a wonderful day watching the Blue Angels yesterday. Absolutely the highlight of our outings every year. Can’t wait to see and hear and support them again next year!

Ronald August 2, 2026 (10:59 pm)

OMG😂😂😂😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

Derek August 3, 2026 (7:27 am)

Yay for needless polluting while wildfires destroy Spokane! Here’s an honest phrase for this outdated fest: “Pollute To Recruit!”

wscommuter August 3, 2026 (11:56 am)

Yes, because clearly “needless polluting” correlates with wildfires 300 miles away. Salient observation. And people wonder why no one takes the far left seriously.
- Maria August 3, 2026 (1:46 pm)
  
  Derek is coming for Carole’s Gold Star sticker for most non-sensical comment. The buzzkills need a nap.
- SoLongDelridge August 3, 2026 (2:34 pm)
  
  If you used that noggin’ for a second, it might click for you. But go ahead and blame the left for your ignorance and inability to consider other, correct, perspectives.
- WSvoter August 3, 2026 (4:18 pm)
  
  Actually, yes, needless polluting does correlate with wildfires 300 mi away. I didn’t think there would be climate change deniers here.
Carole August 3, 2026 (1:32 pm)

Hi Derek. Many have trouble observing the connections between the industrial military complex and the environment. It’s too detailed for them. It’s hard to discuss things with those who worship the machines, the smoke the negative energy. War is not the answer. Fighter jets are not the answer. May they all find the time to think it thru.In fact, ALL POLLUTING ”correlates” with wildfires worldwide.

Brian August 4, 2026 (8:27 am)

You see the pictures and think they’re gonna be flying really fast but when you see it in person it’s not really that impressive. Kinda slow and plodding vehicles at this point. Might want to take a look at what other, more developed nations are pursuing before you start crowing about antiques that fly.