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The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled due to poor weather conditions, specifically fog, making it unsafe for pilots to perform. This left hundreds of thousands of visitors disappointed, marking the second time the Blue Angels have missed the show due to weather.
Patricia Hamon, a San Francisco woman, fell to her death from a rooftop party while watching the Fleet Week Blue Angels airshow. The 51-year-old was identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. There were no signs of foul play, and her friends expressed shock and sorrow on social media. The Blue Angels airshow is a popular annual event held during Fleet Week in San Francisco.
Fleet Week in San Francisco kicked off with a Parade of Ships, followed by the highly anticipated air shows featuring the Blue Angels. The event honors California-based military units and individuals for their heroic actions, such as the California Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing, which has saved over 1,159 lives. Visitors also had the opportunity to experience various public service demonstrations and exhibits. Fleet Week is dedicated to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who brought the event to San Francisco in the 1980s.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be performing at the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco from October 6-8. The air show will also feature the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, United Airlines, and the Navy Memorial Squadron. The Blue Angels will fly their F/A-18 Super Hornets at 3:15 p.m. each day, following the "Fat Albert" C-130 Super Hercules. The Fleet Week Parade of Ships will also take place on Friday, with the fleet entering the Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge at 11 a.m.
Meteorologist Megan Gold had the opportunity to fly in an F-18 with the Blue Angels ahead of the Tinker Air Show in Oklahoma. Despite the intense pressure on her body, Gold managed to avoid getting sick during the unforgettable ride. Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, who flies with the Blue Angels, expressed the joy of sharing the experience with civilians and showcasing the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Tinker Air Show is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus.