I visited the base many times in 1989, 1990 and 1997 i came all the way from France to visit the base and meet the Pilots. The first pilot of the movie gave me a tour of VF-213! These were the good old days! I remember the noise and jet fuel smell ....
Wonderful video 🥰🤩 Aviation was much more interesting in these times, when planes weren't computerized. Very nice picture quality for 1987 ! And beautiful music.
Sadly, the Skyhawk shown at 6:30-7:00 was destroyed in a mid-air collision on July 13, 1985. The pilot Lt. Andy Caputi ejected safely and survived, but the opposing pilot Lt. Cdr. Mike Gershon was killed. ☹️
This brings back memories! I saw this exact team fly back in 1980! The Skyhawk's created a unique screetch that you would hear as the solos were inbound to show center! They were awesome little jets!
I went to FRAMP school for the E-2C Hawkeye at Miramar in ‘91. Such a great part of my life during my time there. I’ll never forget being awakened by the blue angels screaming over the barracks while practicing for the upcoming air show!