Step over to the Rail side of Airailimages with this great look at Southern Pacific steam Daylight locomotive 4449 on a trip through Oregon: ua-cam.com/video/UFLzbnf7jMY/v-deo.html
Yeah there’s still one worthy, what a treat it be to see it fly! Being the only one, of any variant of any plane must be a nail biting thought every time it’s even brought up 😂 I know I’d be a nervous wreck just leaving it in the hangar overnight. “Did I tell it goodnight? Did I grease the bearings? Was she topped off?” The typical one flying example owner must know some secret inner patience skills that only they can require. My hats off to all of them
My first squadron was VT-26, NAS Chase Field, Beeville Texas, I was a Plane captain on the TF-9J Cougar and consider it one of the best squadrons I was in in my 20+ years in the navy !
True, my Dad was stationed at NAS Millington Tn, I used to see the Blue Angels at every air show, they even had a blimp there one time. My Dad served with them as maintenance chief for a while.
In 1959 my father was stationed at Fort Buchanan Porto Rico. I was seven years old they had a F9F-5 on stationary display in the park. As kids we would climb all over it. The engine was removed so we could climb inside the engine bay. It as a kid was my first closeup experience of a jet aircraft. when we left Porto Rico. PCS we flue on a Constellation from Roosevelt roads Puerto Rico To Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana. If I remember correctly the flight took about eight hours. Now it would take less then three hours. Sorry I had a nostalgia attack seeing the F9F-5's
This film is very evocative, reminding me of my early childhood in the late '50s and early '60s. I've seen the Blues fly F-4s, A-4s and F/A-18s. The Phantoms were easily the most impressive with their size and raw power.
Living in Annapolis we saw the Blues fly every year at the Academy. My first recollection was the last year flying the Tigers. Several Blues pilots retired here and they have some great stories and pictures.
What a wonderful piece of aviation history. I grew up just across the bay from MacDill and have been watching them since the Tigers. They just keep getting better and better. Thank you Mr. Johnson for putting this together and posting. Take care and God Bless from Florida, Paul
The Blue Angels are always a treat at any airshow! I've seen them several times, in different aircraft. The first time I was very young, early 60's or maybe 1959. As always a great video. God bless you and yours and thanks again for all you do! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
In my early days of my Navy career, I remember in “A” school, we had Panthers in the school barn for us students to work on. Later at a shore station, while working the “T” line, we had Cougars from Pcola on training hops come in, get gas, then head out to complete their training. Loved those days….
Great video!! First time I saw the blue angels they were flying the Tiger.. at El Toro MCAS.. Saw many air shows there. Was sad when they closed it. Also when they closed Tustin MCAS.. Very sad for Orange County.
Interesting seeing the evolution from the original team in F-6F Hellcats to today. The parading on the flight line is much more strictly choreographed these days. Saw a clip of the team when they were flying the Bearcats. Much more informal, just walked up to their planes and got in, no synchronization at all.
When marshaling in on the ground, what’s the length of feet between the parked planes, and how do they go about spacing eachother apart before the planes line single file before resting to a stop?
Very cool to see... but wow talk about sloppy, from the formations to the march out to and from the planes... The blues have come a long way in the last 60 years or so to refine their performances... and yet for those folks watching back then... this was state of the art precision flying..
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Step over to the Rail side of Airailimages with this great look at Southern Pacific steam Daylight locomotive 4449 on a trip through Oregon: ua-cam.com/video/UFLzbnf7jMY/v-deo.html
I've been in love with the Panther since I first saw "Men of the Fighting Lady" as a kid. I really wish we had an airworthy example flying today.
There was one a couple of years ago appearing at air show displays. You might find video on YT.
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum has only airworthy Panther which is BuNo. 123078, F9F-2B.
Yeah there’s still one worthy, what a treat it be to see it fly! Being the only one, of any variant of any plane must be a nail biting thought every time it’s even brought up 😂 I know
I’d be a nervous wreck just leaving it in the hangar overnight. “Did I tell it goodnight? Did I grease the bearings? Was she topped off?” The typical one flying example owner must know some secret inner patience skills that only they can require. My hats off to all of them
I saw the Blue Angels as a boy in the late 50s. It was at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls. I think they were flying the F-11 Tiger jets.
Best flight demonstration team, imho! Of course I'll admit to being biased by being a Marine!
Bias allowed! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Brilliant not seen video of Blue Angel Panthers before
Thank you for watching and for commenting.
Thanks, again, Fred for sharing these wonderful old color films. As a Navy veteran, it is truly a pleasure to view them.
You are very welcome. Still digging out more Navy film treasures to come...
My first squadron was VT-26, NAS Chase Field, Beeville Texas, I was a Plane captain on the TF-9J Cougar and consider it one of the best squadrons I was in in my 20+ years in the navy !
Thanks for adding your story. Always happy to hear what veterans have to say.
dunno why , I have always loved this aircraft...there is something pure and essential in its design...
True, my Dad was stationed at NAS Millington Tn, I used to see the Blue Angels at every air show, they even had a blimp there one time. My Dad served with them as maintenance chief for a while.
In 1959 my father was stationed at Fort Buchanan Porto Rico. I was seven years old they had a F9F-5 on stationary display in the park. As kids we would climb all over it. The engine was removed so we could climb inside the engine bay. It as a kid was my first closeup experience of a jet aircraft. when we left Porto Rico. PCS we flue on a Constellation from Roosevelt roads Puerto Rico To Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana. If I remember correctly the flight took about eight hours. Now it would take less then three hours. Sorry I had a nostalgia attack seeing the F9F-5's
That's part of the fun of our channel -- nostalgia attacks. We all have them! Thanks for watching and commenting.
This film is very evocative, reminding me of my early childhood in the late '50s and early '60s.
I've seen the Blues fly F-4s, A-4s and F/A-18s. The Phantoms were easily the most impressive with their size and raw power.
I like the old Panther that the Blue Angels flew in this very fine film that you have given to us. Thanks
You are always welcome. Yes, the Panther is a classic.
Excellent footage. Love the panthers, just made a 1/48 scale model.
Yes, it was great to find this footage. Glad you enjoyed it!
Living in Annapolis we saw the Blues fly every year at the Academy. My first recollection was the last year flying the Tigers. Several Blues pilots retired here and they have some great stories and pictures.
What a wonderful piece of aviation history. I grew up just across the bay from MacDill and have been watching them since the Tigers. They just keep getting better and better. Thank you Mr. Johnson for putting this together and posting. Take care and God Bless from Florida, Paul
Thanks Paul!
Very cool thank you
Glad you liked it
The Blue Angels are always a treat at any airshow! I've seen them several times, in different aircraft. The first time I was very young, early 60's or maybe 1959. As always a great video. God bless you and yours and thanks again for all you do! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks, as always, for watching and commenting. First time I saw the Blues when I was a kid they were flying Grumman F-11 Tigers.
I saw the team in 1955 and again 1956. There was a high speed pass by an F7 U. Also Jackie Cochran’s in a Navy TV2? Great memories. JD
Pilot's engine start checklist: "Don't forget to take that man out of the left air intake prior to engine start. CHECK!"
In my early days of my Navy career, I remember in “A” school, we had Panthers in the school barn for us students to work on. Later at a shore station, while working the “T” line, we had Cougars from Pcola on training hops come in, get gas, then head out to complete their training. Loved those days….
Thanks for adding your story, and thanks for watching.
More great video as usual,
Thanks Fred..
Glad you enjoyed it
Good stuff! Such a beautiful aircraft
Yes, there was a sturdy elegance to the Panther and Cougar. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic video, thank you.
Our pleasure!
That’s when men were men and women loved it.🇺🇸
Yep, and you could tell the difference!
Great video!! First time I saw the blue angels they were flying the Tiger.. at El Toro MCAS.. Saw many air shows there. Was sad when they closed it. Also when they closed Tustin MCAS.. Very sad for Orange County.
I'll never be able to show my son where I was stationed. El Toro.
The first time I saw the Blue Angels they were flying F-11 Tigers. I would love to have seen them in the Panthers.
Interesting seeing the evolution from the original team in F-6F Hellcats to today. The parading on the flight line is much more strictly choreographed these days. Saw a clip of the team when they were flying the Bearcats. Much more informal, just walked up to their planes and got in, no synchronization at all.
damn they make it look so easy
Talk about a "Beautiful Blue Bird!"
Yes!
When marshaling in on the ground, what’s the length of feet between the parked planes, and how do they go about spacing eachother apart before the planes line single file before resting to a stop?
Now that’s a good looking airplane
Does anyone know where this film recorded?
First time I saw the Angels, they were flying the F-11F
I'd be interested to know where you obtained this footage.
You can tell these guys had manly swagger to them.. no pronouns issues with those real men . Great vintage film👍
Very cool to see... but wow talk about sloppy, from the formations to the march out to and from the planes... The blues have come a long way in the last 60 years or so to refine their performances... and yet for those folks watching back then... this was state of the art precision flying..
I kind of wish the Navy stuck with dark sea blue. Looking at gray airplanes is just boring.
Brown shoes(not boots), sunglasses and gold football helmets.