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Grumpy Old Guy

(4,283 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 04:04 PM Sunday

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. [View all]

It always amazes me how the right wing thinks they're the only ones who are patriotic. On that note, please enjoy these photos of your Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. I shot these at the Naval Airfield near El Centro, California where the teams are preparing for this year's air shows.

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Sunday OP

I am an USAF kid but I have to admit the Blue Angels have a better look. Irish_Dem Sunday #1

The Blue Angels are definitely more popular. Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #9

Some years back I lived near an airport. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #12

Of course my loyalty is to the T-Birds. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #13

Great pix! SheltieLover Sunday #2

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #10

Been watching the Blues since the late 1950's JPK Sunday #3

Super photos. sinkingfeeling Sunday #4

Amazing shots, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #5

Remarkable photography Grumpy Old Guy. Impeccable flying. Thanks! George McGovern Sunday #6

Great info! Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #11

I used to live near Miramar air station. They'd have these airshows. NNadir Sunday #7

I can certainly understand why you would feel that way. Grumpy Old Guy 19 hrs ago #8

Nice shots Grumpy! HAB911 14 hrs ago #14

Thank you sir! Grumpy Old Guy 9 hrs ago #15

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