Category Archives: Fleet Week

How the F/A-18 Hornet becomes a Blue Angel [Video]

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

By Andy Wright |October 7, 2011 2:32 pm |In Military This Thursday was the official launch of Fleet Week, marked by the drone of Blue Angels buzzing San Francisco buildings and the sudden appearance of thousands of uniformed naval serviceman … Continue reading →

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How the F/A-18 Hornet becomes a Blue Angel [Video]

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Does anyone have any info on United flying at Fleet Week this weekend? The website doesn't list what day and time they will be out there but it does say a United 747 will be included. Last year there was … Continue reading →

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How the F/A-18 Hornet becomes a Blue Angel [Video]

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 07, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — The San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf hotel is welcoming guests to its newly renovated luxury accommodations during the iconic Fleet Week. The annual event, held October 7-9, 2011, by Bay … Continue reading →

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How the F/A-18 Hornet becomes a Blue Angel [Video]

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Sailor.JPG. The sound of the Navy's precision flight team, the Blue Angels, flying over San Francisco Thursday marked the beginning of Fleet Week and 21 servicemembers kicked off the festivities with a trip to the hospital. (Mike Koozmin/The Examiner) Editor's … Continue reading →

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Fleet Week: 30 Years in the Air [PHOTOS]

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

SAN FRANCISCO – Coast Guard law enforcement teams from Sector San Francisco and the Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco swept downtown San. The SFMTA will provide complimentary access to Muni service for all military personnel (with Military ID … Continue reading →

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SF Fleet Week to open with Blue Angels flyovers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

The Blue Angels perform in the sky above San Francisco during last year's Fleet Week. I have strong feelings about the Blue Angels' annual visit. I do not like it. I find it to be a loud, violating display of … Continue reading →

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S.F. Fleet Week to open with Blue Angels flyovers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

The first practice for the fleet is 1 to 5 pm Thursday, but there's only a 30 percent chance of rain that day. Fleet Week spectators might fare better than patrons of Oracle OpenWorld at Moscone Center. More than 45000 … Continue reading →

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Marines arrive in San Francisco for Fleet Week 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

"The safety and security of Fleet Week patrons and visitors is the Coast Guard's and partner federal, state and local agencies' primary focus during this year's events," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Hartman, MSST canine handler. Fleet Week returning … Continue reading →

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