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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

People were sent running after a Blue Angels jet screamed over a Florida beach

  • A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet flew exceptionally low over beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida, during the annual "Breakfast with the Blues" event.
  • The low-level flypast caused umbrellas, chairs, and hats to tumble, sending spectators scrambling; an incident captured in viral phone footage.
  • Naval Air Station Pensacola officials are conducting a review of the maneuver, stating that the aircraft flew below standard profiles.
  • The statement emphasized that the safety of the community, spectators, and pilots is their highest priority, and a thorough safety review will ensure adherence to Navy and FAA standards.
  • Attendees described the experience as both chaotic and "amazing," with some saying they would remember it for the rest of their lives.

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Florida beachgoers scream as Navy’s elite Blue Angels buzz them in ‘low altitude’ flight

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