BLue Angels' First Super Hornet Season and Chicago Appearance

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BLue Angels' First Super Hornet Season and Chicago Appearance

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Yesterday I saw the Blue Angels fly their new Super Hornet over Chicago for the first time.

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Excellent photos bones! Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome videos and pictures.. Thanks for sharing!
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Fighter Pilot Podcast has a good interview and talks about their transition frpm the Legacy to the Super Hornet... Worth a listen/watch...

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Most normal folks won't notice the visual differences, but based on the aircraft capabilities, I hope the show can include some new maneuvers.
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that crowd looks like a delta variant hot spot!
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