Blue Angels Close 80th Season, Draw 300,000

The Blue Angels concluded their 2026 season with their homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola, celebrating the squadron’s 80th year and drawing an estimated 300,000 spectators over two days. The team performed its signature high-speed formations despite flying without one pilot, who was removed from the squadron for failing to meet its standards. The event drew local families and visitors from across the country, with fans describing the show as a source of excitement, inspiration and patriotic pride.