Precision air team takes to the skies

This year's Pensacola Beach Air Show coincides with the Blue Angel's 60th anniversary show season. The Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron dedicates this season to the memory of retired Navy Captain Roy M. "Butch" Voris, who led the team in its inaugural year 1946, and to every Blue Angel who has kept his legacy alive since.

"I cordially invite you to help us celebrate this legendary American and 60 years of the 'Greatest Show Above Earth,'" said CDR Stephen R. Foley, Flight Leader and Commanding Officer.

The Blues are also excited about performing on Pensacola Beach. "We always try to put on a great show, but performing in our home town is special," said JOC Victor Brabble. "It gives us a chance to give back to the people who support us all year long."

The Pensacola Beach Air Show dress rehearsal on Friday, July 14 and the main event on Saturday, July 15 start at noon with Julian MacQueen and culminate at 2 p.m. with the Blues. Following is a complete line up of events:

11:45 a.m. - Water in front of show area is cleared for safety precautions.

12 p.m.- Julian MacQueen Grumman Widgeon G-44

12:05 p.m. - F-16 Air Force Viper West U.S. Air Force West Coast Demo Team

12:20 p.m.- Gary Ward Giles G-202

12:32 p.m.- Trojan Phlyers T-28Bs

12:50 p.m.- Fred Cabanas Pitts Special S2-C

1:02 p.m. - Swimmers are allowed back into the water for 30 minutes.

1:32 p.m. - Water needs to be cleared again for final part of show.

1:50 p.m. - Fat Albert C-130

2 p.m. - Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets

Other Red, White & Blues Week activities include the Blue Angel's Circle & Arrival maneuvers at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 and a practice session at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 over Pensacola Beach.

For more information, call the Pensacola Beach Visitors Information Center at (850) 932-1500 or go to www.visitpensacolabeach. com.