Blue Angels Flying High

Thousands of spectators gathered along San Francisco’s waterfront this weekend to catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels. The blue and gold jets are the stars of the annual Fleet Week festivities.

Every year, I can’t wait to see the Navy’s elite squad show off its mid-air acrobatics. The roar of the F/A-18 Hornet jets can be heard across the city, as they hurtle through the sky rattling windows. Of course, not everyone appreciates the noise, but most people welcome the spectacle.

Friday’s practice run was a big crowed pleaser. I got to watch it from Crissy Field, along with hundreds of other excited fans. The sky was clear and ideal for flying, but it was a different story on the weekend.

On Saturday, the Blue Angels abruptly stopped the show after the fog rolled in, leaving a lot of people disappointed. The Sunday performance also had to be modified and shortened because of the cloud coverage.

The weather may have put a damper on the weekend air shows, but hopefully they’ll be back next year!