Kaneohe Bay Air show - Blue Angels

Ryan heard the Blue Angels were coming to Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Base and thought I may enjoy it.   He was right...it was a great time and fun to photograph!  We splurged for the xxxx tickets - included all you can eat, drink and under a tent right where the Angels park and fighter jets part in front of the runway.  It was also great to see and learn about mock combat missions and the skill and tactics used in various situations.



1 of the 6 Blue Angels performing today.

The pilots stretching before action

While the Blue Angels were preparing, there was a pre-show by many other awesome pilots as well as various branch of service demonstrations!

Chinook

 



The plane circled the paratroopers as they made their entrance from the air. This flag made its entrance as the National Anthem was sung.

More of the plane's circles before the entrance.



Demonstration of entry to a battlefield

Demonstration of attacks

Navy Seals make their entrance

Took a few attempts but he landed this plane on top this moving truck.

One of the pre-show planes made a heart from their smoke

A ritual before each of them took off.



This plane carries all the Blue Angels between destinations.



These four did simultaneous maneuvers.



These two did all of the goofing around...including this flying at each other, barely missing with one upside down.



All the Blue Angels flying in formation



Their finale split



Sunset over the Ko'olau as we were leaving



A couple medic choppers heading back to their base