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...
The Untold Story of the Blue Angels Visit to Moscow with John "Gucci" Foley
Blue Angel Phantoms
54 minutes
3 years ago
The Untold Story of the Blue Angels Visit to Moscow with John "Gucci" Foley
In what was once thought to be an impossibility, the Blue Angels made history in 1992 by becoming the first United States flight team to fly over the skies of Moscow, Russia. The momentous visit served as a way to ease tensions between the once Cold War rivals. The Team’s trip to the former Soviet Union was highlighted by two air shows and a ride exchange between the Blue Angels and pilots from the Russian Knights Aerobatic Flight Team. The significance of these events were not lost on t...
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...
