Inside the Rivalry: Blue Angels vs. Thunderbirds What really separates the U.S. Navy Blue Angels from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds? In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the history, aircraft, training, team culture, and yes—a bit of the friendly rivalry—between America’s premier flight demonstration teams. Joining me are two pilots who lived it: 🔵 Matt Seamon, Blue Angels Pilot (1989–1991) 🔴 Mike “Mo” Beale, Thunderbirds Pilot (1990–1991) and President of the Thunderbird Alumni As...
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Inside the Rivalry: Blue Angels vs. Thunderbirds What really separates the U.S. Navy Blue Angels from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds? In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the history, aircraft, training, team culture, and yes—a bit of the friendly rivalry—between America’s premier flight demonstration teams. Joining me are two pilots who lived it: 🔵 Matt Seamon, Blue Angels Pilot (1989–1991) 🔴 Mike “Mo” Beale, Thunderbirds Pilot (1990–1991) and President of the Thunderbird Alumni As...
In the Cockpit of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Blue Angel Pilot, Frank Weisser
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In the Cockpit of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Blue Angel Pilot, Frank Weisser
Described as a “love letter to aviation” by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the new box office sensation “Top Gun: Maverick” is receiving critical acclaim for its state of the art cinematic sequencing and putting actors inside the cockpit of F18 Super Hornet jets, leaving audiences spellbound. But who was actually at the controls of the twin-engine Boeing fighters during the making of the film? While Tom Cruise is known for executing his own stunts, for this production, he had to rely on the help...
Blue Angel Phantoms
Inside the Rivalry: Blue Angels vs. Thunderbirds What really separates the U.S. Navy Blue Angels from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds? In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the history, aircraft, training, team culture, and yes—a bit of the friendly rivalry—between America’s premier flight demonstration teams. Joining me are two pilots who lived it: 🔵 Matt Seamon, Blue Angels Pilot (1989–1991) 🔴 Mike “Mo” Beale, Thunderbirds Pilot (1990–1991) and President of the Thunderbird Alumni As...