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Blue Angels’ Close Beach Flyby in Florida Results in No Punishments for Pilots
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Navy’s acting secretary, Hung Cao, announced there would be no disciplinary actions after a Blue Angels fighter jet buzzed a crowded beach in Pensacola, Florida, causing beach gear to scatter.
- The flyby was part of a scheduled practice for the upcoming Pensacola Beach Air Show, set to take place over the weekend.
- The Blue Angels are known for their aerial demonstrations featuring six F/A-18 Super Hornets and a C-130J Super Hercules, showcasing Navy and Marine Corps aviation capabilities.
- Videos of the flyby showed one jet flying high above the shore, followed by another that caused a strong disturbance on the beach, eliciting mixed reactions of excitement and alarm from spectators.
- Acting Secretary Cao described the event as “the sound of Freedom” and confirmed that the flight debrief was completed without any reprimands or firings.
