Blue Angels' super-sized jets arrive early for drive-in airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional
May 27โMembers of the Blue Angels Navy jet demonstration team are "chomping at the bit" to perform high-flying maneuvers for spectators after the covid-19 pandemic scaled back last year's airshow season to less elaborate flyovers. This weekend, they will celebrate their 75th anniversary of thrilling crowds by bringing a full six-jet program to the annual Shop 'n Save Westmoreland County ...
news.yahoo.comDaywatch: Illinois projected COVID-19 peak now mid-June, Wisconsin Republicans oppose federal relief for Illinois and where to see the Blue Angels fly over Chicago
As part of its America Strong campaign to thank medical professionals, emergency responders and essential workers, the Blue Angels will do a flyover of Chicago on Tuesday, according to the flight demonstration squad. The approximately 15-minute flyover will be conducted in the Chicago area starting about 11:45 a.m., ending along the lakefront around noon.
chicagotribune.comNavys Blue Angels to fly over Chicago in show of national solidarity, thanks
Chicago is on the list for Tuesday, along with Detroit and Indianapolis, according to social media posts from the Blue Angels. The approximately 15-minute flyover will be conducted in the Chicago area starting about 11:45 a.m., ending along the lakefront around noon. From its social media pages, it appeared the Thunderbirds would not be in Chicago on Tuesday.
chicagotribune.comUNREAL! This video shows the view from inside one of the Blue Angelsโ jets flying over Houston
HOUSTON โ The Blue Angels flew over Houston Wednesday afternoon in an awe-inspiring show of strength and smoke to honor the nationโs healthcare workers who have worked 'round the clock during the coronavirus pandemic. The flight over H-Town was part of the teamโs America Strong tour and their next flyover salute will be in New Orleans. A flyover is also being organized by The Lone Star Flight Museum on Friday, where people will have the chance to see nearly 30 rare and historic warbirds. Click here to read more about that flyover. RELATED HEADLINES:Watch the full Blue Angels flyoverHoustonians track the Blue Angelsโ Houston flyoverPHOTOS: Here are 24 photos of the Blue Angels flying over the Houston area
Missed the show? Here are 24 photos of the Blue Angels flying over the Houston area
The Blue Angels fly in formation over Houston as part of the team's America Strong tour on May 6, 2020. HOUSTON โ For those who missed the beautiful airshow by the Blue Angels, donโt worry. We were able to capture a gallery of photos of the Blue Angels flying over different parts of the Houston area.
Houston tracks the Blue Angelsโ Houston flyover
Published: May 6, 2020, 11:06 am Updated: May 6, 2020, 6:17 pmHOUSTON โ The Blue Angels honored first responders with a flyover Wednesday. KPRC 2's Kris Gutierrez is live in Houston, watching as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor first responders. MORE--> https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/04/blue-angels-announce-flyover-of-houston-to-honor-front-line-workers/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Wednesday, May 6, 2020Here are some of the views of the Blue Angels across Texas as the state watched the flyover:That was so incredible! I stopped and stared at the sky to catch the Blue Angels. #AmericaStrong #InThisTogether Posted by U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Wednesday, May 6, 2020Iโm looking for the Blue Angels flying over Dallas at 11 am!
Local man will be part of Blue Angels team flying over Houston area Wednesday
HOUSTON โ The Blue Angels are scheduled to soar over Houston Wednesday afternoon with the help of a pilot who already knows the area well. Major Frank Zastoupil, a Marine who joined the Blue Angels team last year, is from Kingwood. RELATED: Here are some of the best places to watch the Blue Angels flyover in HoustonโIt was very, very exciting to see them fly,โ said his mother, Kris Zastoupil. The Blue Angels are set to fly over several cities on Wednesday, including Houston, to pay tribute to healthcare workers, first responders, the military and essential workers. MORE: Hereโs the route the Blue Angels will take during their Houston flyover on WednesdayโIt's really a salute to all of those frontline COVID first responders,โ said father Patrick Zastoupil.
Learn about the Kingwood-based Blue Angels pilot who will fly over Houston on Wednesday
HOUSTON โ The Blue Angels will be flying over Texas this week honoring frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, including one pilot with Houston-area ties. Major Frank Zastoupil a U.S Marine Corps pilot will be flying over Houston Wednesday, including the downtown skyline twice with his two copilots. In an interview with Bryan-College Stationโs The Eagle, he said his interest in aviation starting when he was a junior in high school. Before graduating from Texas A&M, he signed his officer candidacy preparatory work to join the Marine Corps. His decorations include three Strike Flight Air Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and various personal and unit awards.
Here are some of the best places to watch the Blue Angels flyover in Houston
HOUSTON โ The Blue Angels will be conducting a flyover of numerous Houston-area hospitals on Wednesday. The flyover will transit downtown twice, once towards Sugar Land heading southwest, and again from the 290 area towards Clear Lake, heading southeast. The Blue Angels will circle the Downtown Medical Center and flyover hospitals near The Woodlands, Kingwood, Sugar Land and Clear Lake. Twitter/Blue AngelsTo get the best view of the Blue Angels, spectators should find an open area without visual obstructions such as tall buildings or trees. Here are some locations we suggest watching the flyover from:Officials have reminded everyone that they should maintain social distancing while watching the flyover.
Blue Angels flyover sparks pride, tears for front-line workers in Houston
HOUSTON โ Against the backdrop of clear blue skies, hearts swelled with pride and some people even shed tears Wednesday during the thunderous flyover of the Blue Angels in Houston. The spectacle, which is part of the America Strong tour, started in The Woodlands at 12:30 p.m. where healthcare workers gathered outside the Methodist Hospital there. RELATED: See how social media reacted to Blue Angels flyoverThe squadron circled the Medical Center before flying across southwest Houston where they created a trail of smoke over the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. PHOTOS:Full Screen 1 / 24 The Blue Angels fly in formation over Houston as part of the team's America Strong tour on May 6, 2020. After making another pass over the Texas Medical Center, the Blue Angels flew southeast to end the flyover at Ellington Field at 1 p.m.From Houston, the Blue Angels will head to New Orleans to conduct a flyover salute to front-line workers there.
NAS Pensacola shooting suspect was Saudi student; at least 3 dead, 7 hurt; shooter killed, officials say
EMBED >More News Videos ABC News Special Report on the shooting at NAS Pensacola, Florida. EMBED >More News Videos Four were killed, including the shooter, and 7 were injured at the Navy base home to the Blue Angels and Naval Aviation Museum, a popular tourist attraction. PENSACOLA, Florida -- Four people were killed, including the shooter, after opening fire inside a classroom building at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida.Police said seven other people, including two police deputies, were injured, but the extent of those injuries is unclear.Police said the shooter, who has not been identified, opened fire around 6:30 a.m. ET Friday at the Navy base, located on Florida's Gulf Coast.A U.S. official says the Florida Naval Station shooting suspect was an aviation student from Saudi Arabia and authorities are investigating if the shooting was terrorism-related, according to the Associated Press.The two sheriff's deputies who were the first to respond, including one who killed the shooter, were wounded but expected to recover.It's unknown exactly where on the base the shooting took place, but police described it as a "classroom building. "The base was put on lockdown, and the area was cleared.
abc13.comPensacola Navy base shooting: Active shooter killed; At least 3 other dead, 7 injured
EMBED >More News Videos Four were killed, including the shooter, and 7 were injured at the Navy base home to the Blue Angels and Naval Aviation Museum, a popular tourist attraction. PENSACOLA, Florida -- Four people were killed, including a gunman, after an active shooter opened fire inside a classroom building at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida.Police said seven other people, including two police deputies, were injured, but the extent of those injuries is unclear.Police said the shooter, who has not been identified, opened fire around 6:30 a.m. CT Friday at the Navy base, located on Florida's Gulf Coast.The two sheriff's deputies who were the first to respond, including one who killed the shooter, were wounded but expected to recover.It's unknown exactly where on the base the shooting took place, but police described it as a "classroom building. "The base was put on lockdown, and the area was cleared. An investigation is ongoing.Police said they "won't speculate on" whether this was an act of terrorism.President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident.NAS Pensacola employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel, according to its website The base is home to the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and includes several major tenant commands, including the Naval Aviation Schools Command, the Naval Air Technical Training Center, and the headquarters for Naval Education Training Command, the website says.It also houses the National Naval Aviation Museum, a popular regional tourist attraction.This shooting comes just days after a sailor killed two civilians at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii before turning the gun on himself.
abc13.comDeputies: Florida man groped princess at Magic Kingdom
ORLANDO, Fla. - Authorities say a 51-year-old Florida man groped a Walt Disney World worker dressed as a princess during a photo opportunity at the Magic Kingdom. An Orange County Sheriff's Office affidavit says Brian Sherman and his wife posed for pictures with the woman on Saturday afternoon. The affidavit says Sherman sat on one side of the woman, and his wife was on the other side. Coworkers told investigators the victim wasn't able to move before Sherman groped her. The Disney photographer provided the pictures to investigators who used them to identify Sherman, who was booked on battery charges.
Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hours
In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, streak across the skies above Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) - Walt Disney World lost a bit of its magic for visitors who spent Saturday night stranded on the theme park's new Skyliner gondola. Emmie Palmer said she and a friend were stranded about three stories high along with three other woman in a gondola cabin. "Evacuating two people at a time off of the Disney World Skyliner... could be very slow with 10 capacity gondolas," Murray tweeted along with photos of rescuers working. Passengers who were stranded were compensated with free park tickets and gift cards, Palmer and Cole said.
Despite exciting quarter, Disney misses Wall Street expectations
(CNN) - Despite a quarter full of excitement, Disney's revenue for the three months ending in June was lower than Wall Street expected. Disney posted $20.2 billion in sales for the quarter, compared to analysts' projection of $21.4 billion, the company announced after market close Tuesday. Despite missing analyst expectations, sales in the quarter were up 33% from the same period last year, thanks to wins for the company in its studio entertainment and media networks businesses. Those movies and others helped Disney set a record for the highest grossing year for a film studio ever, an achievement announced last week, just seven months into the year. That deal helped beef up Disney's streaming lineup ahead of the planned launch of its streaming service, Disney+, and also gave it a majority ownership stake in Hulu.
Blue Angels pilot killed days before Tennessee air show
The famed Blue Angels will not fly this weekend as planned after a deadly accident. A Blue Angels jet crashed and exploded in a huge fireball Thursday during a practice run in Tennessee. The pilot, Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, was killed. Michelle Miller, who flew with Capt. Kuss last spring, reports.
cbsnews.comBlue Angels' first female pilot takes flight
When military aviation buffs pack into the Marine Corps Beaufort Air Show in South Carolina, they'll be wowed by the Navy's Blue Angels. But a new kind of history will also take flight in the team: a woman in the cockpit. U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Katie Higgins is the first female pilot in the team's 69-year history. Michelle Miller took to the sky to see how Higgins got her wings.
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