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Posted: 12/14/2013 11:26:02 AM EDT

Just flew over. Low, in formation, and in a snowstorm. Just northwest of Philadelphia. Sounded like a commercial jet was landing on my roof. By the time I made it outside I couldn't see them. The neighbor identified them.

Any ideas why they may be up here?

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:28:32 AM EDT

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That's curious. I thought they had their funding cut.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:28:34 AM EDT

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Could be becuase of a little game of the navy vs army. .....lol

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:31:38 AM EDT

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They flew past the new World Trade towers yesterday and are likely en route home to P-cola.

Probably buzzed the Army Navy game in Philly on the way back.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:32:37 AM EDT

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They did a fly by of the freedom tower here yesterday. My buddy got some pics. I'll try and find them.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:32:56 AM EDT

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I hadn't thunk of that.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:34:24 AM EDT

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Go Navy, beat Army

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:36:36 AM EDT

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I encourage the Blue Angels fans here to put politics aside and just enjoy them on Mythbusters. Excellent episode.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:44:43 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/14/2013 11:47:00 AM EDT

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They've been flying for awhile now. My part time job is right near NAS and they do practice flights weekly. Loud as hell buzzing my office. It's cool to go out and watch them. Was quiet on up until about a month or so ago.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:47:46 AM EDT

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Got to fly with them once......Was given the stick over Mississippi and allowed to execute

a couple of aileron rolls.

Fun times.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:48:25 AM EDT

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There for the game, but also went to NYC yesterday for a photoshoot and to get familiar with the area for the Bethpage Air Show on Memorial Day.

Posted: 12/14/2013 11:55:17 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/14/2013 11:57:05 AM EDT

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Go Navy, Beat Army!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:00:31 PM EDT

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Murica!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:03:44 PM EDT

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Nice!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:05:17 PM EDT

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That's curious. I thought they had their funding cut.

They've been flying for awhile now. My part time job is right near NAS and they do practice flights weekly. Loud as hell buzzing my office. It's cool to go out and watch them. Was quiet on up until about a month or so ago.

Glad to hear they're at least getting their minimums in.

They used to do their show practice out by El Centro, CA. We would go out into the desert and watch them practice. Great way to spend a day.

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:12:50 PM EDT

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I encourage the Blue Angels fans here to put politics aside and just enjoy them on Mythbusters. Excellent episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tNOipYwb6k

That was a fun episode indeed! Adam Savage is a lucky bastard getting a ride in the F-18!!!

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Got to fly with them once......Was given the stick over Mississippi and allowed to executea couple of aileron rolls.
Fun times.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc18/Babo47/P1020052_zpsdc97c728.jpg

Wow, that's awesome!! I've heard that the A-4 was a fun bird as well. I'm jealous!!!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:15:46 PM EDT

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The Navy's Blue Angels Just Flew Over NYC [PHOTOS]
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-navys-blue-angels-just-flew-over-nyc-photos-2013-12
Video too!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:16:43 PM EDT

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They were doing a photoshoot in the NYC area...fun guys to watch.

I'll be seeing them twice this year.

Here's a pic from last year

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:16:55 PM EDT

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I hate you.

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:20:02 PM EDT

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Just flew over. Low, in formation, and in a snowstorm. Just northwest of Philadelphia. Sounded like a commercial jet was landing on my roof. By the time I made it outside I couldn't see them. The neighbor identified them.

Any ideas why they may be up here?

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Hmmm. What could possibly be happening in Philly today, where the Blue Angels would do a flyover. Hmmmm.

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:22:13 PM EDT

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The mustache is against the wall! Bombing of Philly and points northeast to begin immediately.

No amount of tinfoil will save you now! Bwaaahahahahahahaha!

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:22:46 PM EDT

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They are back up.

They secured funding and now have a 2014 schedule. So do the Thunderbirds.

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:24:25 PM EDT

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Go Navy

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:28:33 PM EDT

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Army, Navy game

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:33:35 PM EDT

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Taggaroo

Posted: 12/14/2013 12:35:33 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/14/2013 12:44:15 PM EDT

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With the poor economy and Obama raping the tax payers. its a waste of money

Posted: 12/14/2013 1:21:36 PM EDT

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You know nothing of politics or budgets.

Posted: 12/14/2013 1:26:37 PM EDT

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Derp

Posted: 12/14/2013 1:54:27 PM EDT

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They used to do their show practice out by El Centro, CA. We would go out into the desert and watch them practice. Great way to spend a day.

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They still do their winter training out there.

Posted: 12/14/2013 1:55:26 PM EDT

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BEAT ARMY

ETA:

Posted: 12/14/2013 1:57:59 PM EDT

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Cool photo.!!!

Thanks.

Posted: 12/14/2013 2:04:51 PM EDT

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Meh! Jet jockeys...

A ride on Fat Albert? Now that's the GOOD SHIT!

Posted: 12/14/2013 2:05:36 PM EDT

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I used to love seeing them practice when I lived in P-Cola! It was really cool to be out on the boat and they would buzz you less than 100 feet up, It felt like they were going to knock you out of the boat.
If they are back up I strongly encourage everyone to go see the practice on Pensacola NAS. Its an amazing show. Makes you feel proud to be an American.

Posted: 12/14/2013 2:24:02 PM EDT

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They are absolutely amazing to watch. I've seen them at the RI Airshow numerous times, and in Maine, I spent three days watching them practice for a show at NAS Brunswick. As mentioned earlier, if you haven't seen them before, you really need to.

Posted: 12/14/2013 2:44:06 PM EDT

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FUCK BUGS!!!!

SCOOTER RULES!!

And, I am lucky enough to have seen them driving Rhino's. The Scoot is still my favorite BA ride though.

Posted: 12/14/2013 2:46:01 PM EDT

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Probably buzzed the Army Navy game in Philly on the way back.

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Unless shit changed since I was in, El Centro CA is their winter home.

Posted: 12/14/2013 3:02:13 PM EDT

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They flew past the new World Trade towers yesterday and are likely en route home to P-cola.

Probably buzzed the Army Navy game in Philly on the way back.

Unless shit changed since I was in, El Centro CA is their winter home.

It very well be that CA is their winter home.

Wiki lists it as their current home as P-cola, though.

Posted: 12/14/2013 3:12:55 PM EDT

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Just flew over. Low, in formation, and in a snowstorm. Just northwest of Philadelphia. Sounded like a commercial jet was landing on my roof. By the time I made it outside I couldn't see them. The neighbor identified them.

Any ideas why they may be up here?

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Army/Navy game man....

Posted: 12/14/2013 5:09:08 PM EDT

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El Centro is still their winter home. When you fly such close formations, visibility is paramount and P-Cola loses a lot of that in winter. El Centro does not, having about the same number of CAVU flying days as Luke AFB does. Nice sunny, clear sky's, no sudden weather that closes in between heartbeats, etc. El Centro is also the location of the first BA airshow of each season, with the P-Cola show closing.

Their 2014 Schedule
http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/media/show/2014ShowSchedule.pdf