Blue Angels Show at Jacksonville NAS Sat. and Sun. Oct. 25 & 26

Don't miss the Blue Angels at Jacksonville Naval Air Station this Saturday and Sunday. The Blue Angels were founded at Jax NAS after World War II and continue to perform here every other year in October.

Watch them from the runway or by boat, either way it is thrilling. If you live close by, you can hear them/see them flying by on Thursday. My husband saw the Blue Angels flying over as he was driving down Highway 17 near the base today. Fridays they traditionally do a rehearsal show, weather permitting.

The Blue Angels originated in Jacksonville. The first show was at Craig Field at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL on June 15, 1946. The name originated from the famous Blue Angels nightclub in New York. One of the early planes sits at the main gate of Jacksonville Naval Air Station today.

If you plan to drive, be early. You will be admitted to the base and directed to parking. Prepare to walk a considerable distance and bring chairs, sunscreen, and hats. Complimentary ear plugs are provided. There are food, drinks, beer, and lots of t-shirts, and other memorabilia for sale. Our favorite souvenirs are the umbrellas you can attach to your chair. It can be very hot out on the runway.

The show starts at 10am and the Blue Angels perform at 3pm each day.

For more information about the Blue Angels and their schedule, click on the link:

http://airshow.jacksonville.com/