Blue Angels jet flies lower than standard during Pensacola Beach air show, prompting safety review.
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet flew lower than standard profiles during a Pensacola Beach air show on Wednesday, sending beach umbrellas and tents flying. The squadron is conducting a safety review of the maneuver. No injuries were reported.
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4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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The NY Post frames the flyover as chaos and quotes a witness fearing they'd be taken out. BBC and CNN emphasize the safety review and official statements, while The Hill provides procedural context about the annual event.
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“Navy's ultra low flyover causes chaos on Florida beach: 'Thought we were going to be taken out by Blue Angels'”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast” · BBC, The Hill
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The incident occurred during the annual 'Breakfast with the Blues' flyover, part of Pensacola Beach Air Show Week.
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