Blue Angels Return to Terrorize Your Neighborhood Squirrels
What’s all that noise in the sky? Why it’s the thing the Seattle-based internet is buzzing about this morning: the Blue Angels are back! For those unfamiliar with this particular brand of American-style noise maker, the Blue Angels are the Navy’s version of the Harlem Globetrotters. They tour around the country, demonstrating just how kick-ass our aerial weapons technology is through impressive maneuvers and choreographed formations (this is what the Harlem Globetrotters do too, yes?).
Central District News has all the useful details and a schedule allowing us to plan optimal squirrel freak out viewing hours:
* Thursday, 8/5: Practice from 9:45am to noon and 1:15pm to 2:30pm
* Friday 8/6: Practice from 12:45pm to 2:40pm
* Saturday 8/7: Full show from 12:45pm to 2:40pm
* Sunday 8/8: Full show from 12:45pm to 2:40pm
However, the Blue Angels exist not only as a four day aural assault on Seattleites everywhere; they also operate in the grand tradition of Top Gun by acting as a recruitment tool. The Air Force has a separate showcase flight team, the Thunderbirds (not to be confused with Thundercats) and as noted on the Blue Angels FAQ: “Each demonstration team showcases U. S. military aviation capabilities to the public separately to maximize Navy or Air Force recruiting efforts.”
Poor Air Force, they just aren’t allowed on the highway to the danger zone. Some of the Blue Angel pilots actually train at the elite Strike Fighter Wing Pacific’s TOPGUN, but it’s not a prerequisite. Also not a prerequisite? Writing checks your body can’t cash.
Enjoy the show Seattle!
