The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be making their first appearance in northern Colorado since 2002, reports 9NEWS.
The Blue Angels will headline The Great Colorado Air Show this October. They will also be flying its newest aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet at the show.
"We are thrilled to have the U.S. Navy Blue Angels back in Colorado," said the president of The Air Show Network Jim Breen. "They are one of the most exciting jet demonstration teams in the country and with their new F/A-18 Super Hornet it is sure to be a great air show."
The Great Colorado Air Show will take place on Saturday, October 16, and Sunday, October 17, at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland.
"The Northern Colorado Regional Airport is excited to host The Great Colorado Air Show and the precision U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, showcasing aviation thorough a partnership with one of the industry’s most prominent air show management teams," said, airport director Jason R. Licon. "Event planning is well underway to ensure that the communities and visitors are provided with a safe, accessible, and overall high quality air show experience."
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 6. You can buy them online at GreatColoradoAirShow.com.