Go Behind the Scenes: Where to Watch New Blue Angels Documentary

The thrilling new documentary 'The Blue Angels,' gives unprecedented behind-the-scenes access about the Blue Angels pilots, their intense training, and what it takes to put on an air show like we're going to see in Downtown Owensboro this weekend. Settle in and watch the official trailer here! You'll learn things you never thought possible.

OWENSBORO AIR SHOW WEEKEND

An exhilarating weekend of aerial excellence is upon us! Thousands of people are ready to look over the skies over the Ohio River. The Owensboro Air Show happens on Saturday, September 14th, and Sunday, September 15th, 2024. The show begins at 12:30 PM each day. Performers will showcase vintage warbirds, aerobatic demonstrations, and military jets.

Each day's show is free to attend. So, buckle up aviation fans as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels prepare for takeoff! Bring your camera to capture some unforgettable photos.

READ MORE: The Full List of Performers

Be sure to attend the preview event at the Owensboro Regional Airport on Friday afternoon from 4 PM until 8 PM. Admission is $5.00 per person (CASH ONLY). Military, first responders, and kids 12 & under are free. It's a super fun event the entire family will love!

With rain in the forecast be sure to follow the Owensboro Air Show HERE for updates all weekend long.

THE BLUE ANGELS DOCUMENTARY

As the excitement builds for one of Owensboro's biggest attractions this year, go behind the scenes with The Blue Angels documentary. In this never-before-seen footage, viewers will follow the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron during their 2022 season. It's a powerful, inspirational, and educational documentary. It was full of surprises!

Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.

The film first aired on Amazon Prime Video on May 23, 2024.

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MY KEY TAKEAWAYS

1: Pilots go through years of training to become part of the Blue Angels. Although this part of the film wasn't a surprise, the fact that they'll only serve on the team for a couple of years was fascinating.

2: Over the past 70 years, over 250 pilots have been Blue Angels.

3: Although, many women have been part of the Blue Angels history, in 2022 the first female demonstration fighter jet pilot was added to the team. Lieutenant Lee's journey was amazing to witness in the film.

4: The Blue Angels perform around 60 shows annually for over 500 million people throughout history. The documentary delves deep into how much prep goes into a show.

5: The signature smoke trails help with pilot safety and during some of the maneuvers, planes fly just 18 inches apart from each other. There were many fun facts shared in the film. Children will love to learn more about planes, their history, and their pilots!

6: Blue Angel team members are like family who are hand-picked. They need this bond to gain trust in one another. The documentary highlights this brotherhood/sisterhood beautifully.

The film's aerial photography and sound are worth the watch in itself. They really are the real-life version of Top Gun! I highly recommend watching it with your family. As you head to the Owensboro Air Show you might even recognize some familiar names on the planes!

 OFFICIAL TRAILER