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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303231495 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6303231497 Label: A&E Home Video Manufacturer: A&E Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A&E Home Video Release Date: November 11, 1998 Running Time: 100 minutes Sales Rank: 7248 Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Description: Strap in for a high-altitude, history-making adventure and experience the thrill, precision and aerial artistry of the Blue Angels. Host Dennis Quaid (The Right Stuff) opens the cockpit on this legendary squadron as they take off on their first European tour in 20 years. Soar above Russia, where MIG fighters intercept and escort the Blue Angels the first U.S. Military flight demo team ever to appear in the former enemy's skies. Trace the illustrious history of the Angels through incredible archival footage of their greatest performances through the years, and meet the men who made aviation history as the most-celebrated stunt fliers in the world. And climb aboard an F- 18 Hornet to ride for the ride of a lifetime.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - The best
Quite possibly the best Blue Angels documentary out there. Does a great job showing how hard all the pilots and support crew work behind the scenes to get every show in the air. This will definitely leave you with a much better appreciation of exactly what goes on during an air show.
Rating: - Seen it too many times to count
What realy makes this documentary is the Blues team for that year. Some of the greatest pilots with the humblest and greatest attitudes. On top of that the whole Blues program is an outstanding display of real concern for safety and a formidable example of team work. I love planes, but these guys made this real special. I was so impressed with them that I bought lunch and showed it to my leadership staff at work.
Rating: - Working together for excellence
After seeing this video, I came to realize how important communication is. When you are flying within 36 inches of each other, it is a must. I also saw how much saying I was wrong and I will do better the next time is critical to staying alive. These men are men of excellence and the flying was awesome and the oneness exhibited was awe inspiring.
Rating: - great for all ages
My 2 year-old and I have watched this together at least 100 times, and we love it. I'm a pilot; he loves airplanes. As a former coxswain on the US Rowing Team, I was struck how much the emphasis on teamwork and the training routines had in common with the rowing community. Watching this video made me want to give it to friends training for the 2000 Olympics, it reminds me so much of them. I recommended it to coworkers. The video and its world tour captures the optimistic feeling of universal brotherhood that reigned immediately following the end of the Cold War. You'll tap your feet ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent
This video allows you to get a never-before seen inside look into the selection process and show-life of the "Blue Angels"flight demonstration team; and it makes me proud to have come from a "Navy" family.
