EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Blue Angels Show Up

The USN precision flight display team popped into to the show in a triumphant return.

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Navy Blue Angels made a "surprise appearance" at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (#OSH18).
  • They performed breathtaking formations in their F/A-18 Hornets, kicking off the Wednesday afternoon air show.
  • EAA shared a short video capturing the beauty of the Blue Angels' performance.
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The United States Navy Blue Angels roared into #OSH18 with what EAA is calling a surprise appearance, though such things don’t happen without a lot of coordination. Check out the pure beauty of the team’s formations in the F/A-18 Hornets in EAA’s short, breathtaking video.

Now THAT is how you start an air show! The @BlueAngels make a surprise appearance here at #OSH18 to kick off the Wednesday afternoon air show! pic.twitter.com/UDAPX1DmD9

— EAA (@EAA) July 25, 2018

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