Blue Angels at 2017 China Lake Airshow
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Patrick Donahue
The Blue Angels line up with mountains in the background.
2017 China Lake Airshow celebrated 75 years of Naval Weapons testing at this year's airshow. It was an excitign event beginning with the U.S. Army Black Daggers, who made a grand entrance with their parachute display, flying the American flag in all of its old glory! Then the local VX-9 Vampires squadron performed a display in two F/A-18 Super Hornets. In addition, there were displays by World War II Spitfire and F8F Bearcat. Jacquie B flying in the Extra 300 series monoplane performed aerobatic feats, celebrating her 50th year of flight. The entire show was capped off with a dramatic flying demonstration by the famous Blue Angels, pushing their F/A-18 Hornets to the limit. The Blue Angels are stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. A great show!
Patrick Donahue
Air Show attendees finding shade wherever they can on the 90-degree tarmac.
