Blue Angels, Point Mugu Airshow 2023

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Blue Angels, Point Mugu Airshow 2023

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Some photos from the Point Mugu Airshow 2023, only the third occasion that the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds have appeared at the same show. I'll post some Thunderbirds photos shortly. More photos form the show will appear in a future issue of Phoenix Aircraft Modelling.


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Some good shots there.
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Great photos mate
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Lovely photos!
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Cheers, guys!
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Great pictures Paul. Thanks for sharing. Iirc the Blue Angels Herc is an ex RAF aircraft. I will have to look around the internet to be find out for sure.

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Nice pics.

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Thanks, guys!

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Thanks for sharing, Paul!

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The photos are now out in the July issue of Phoenix Aviation Modelling. Nice work Paul. 👏
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