The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas and Houston on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. Cockpit videos show the flight over DFW and the Texas Medical Center in Houston (2nd shot, with the camera mounted behind the pilot).
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.
It was perfect viewing weather, too, with sunny skies and mild temperatures across the region.
The six McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornets circled their way from McKinney to Allen, The Colony, Plano, Richardson, University Park, downtown Dallas, Duncanville, Grapevine, Keller, North Richland Hills, Arlington, downtown Fort Worth and Saginaw before ending at 11:35 a.m. in Benbrook.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.
The medical centers included in the flyover were:
Baylor Scott & White – McKinney – (U.S. 380)
Texas Health Presbyterian - Allen (southwest side of 121/75)
Baylor Scott & White – Centennial (SRT 121/Coit)
Baylor Scott & White – Frisco (DNT)
Texas Health Presbyterian – Plano
Methodist Richardson Medical Center (PGBT)
Medical City Dallas (Forrest Lane)
Baylor Scott & White - Dallas
Methodist Family Health Center - Charlton (Redbird Area)
Medical City Las Colinas/BSW Las Colinas (114/PGBT)
Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine (114)
THHM – Southlake (114)
Medical City Alliance (287/35W)
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless- Bedford (121/183)
Texas Health Arlington Memorial (Cooper/Randal Mill)
Medical City Arlington (Mayfield/Matlock)
USMD Hospital at Arlington (I-20/Matlock)
Ft Worth Hospital District – JPS/BSW/ THHM/ Cook Children’s
Texas Health Harris Methodist – Southwest Ft Worth Complex – (Chisholm Trail/Oakmont in Benbrook)
Medical staff at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, the Blue Angels' 10th stop, gathered at a social distance on the roof of a hospital parking garage -- many of them wearing colorful capes.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. Check out this raw video from inside the cockpit as the Blue Angels fly over Downtown Dallas.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. Check out this raw video from inside the cockpit as the Blue Angels fly over North Texas.
“Because nurses and physicians are superheroes,” GeTonya Dickerson said with a laugh. “This day is very special for me.”
Just after 11 a.m., the medical heroes craned their necks to the sky and took in the moment the Blue Angels flew over downtown Dallas to say "thank you." The crowd cheered.
“To have heroes like the Blue Angels honoring us is just, it’s very emotional for us,” Methodist Dallas Director of Nursing Amy Mabry said. “This is what they are called to do, even in the hardest time, taking care of our sickest patients and they are proud to do it.”
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The Blue Angels during Operation Strong over Dallas, May 6, 2020.
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The Blue Angels during Operation Strong over Dallas, May 6, 2020.
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The Blue Angels during Operation Strong over Dallas, May 6, 2020.
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The Blue Angels during Operation Strong over Dallas, May 6, 2020.
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The Blue Angels during Operation Strong over Dallas, May 6, 2020.
Joshua Gustamente
Blue Angels over Baylor University Hospital
Sherea D
Blue angels flyover
Sherea D
Blue angels flyover
Betsy Sellinger
The fire fighters from Lewisville and The Colony set this up today. Amazing way to honor our front line workers!!
brandon hollien
Took this from Medical City Spine off of 75/635
brandon hollien
Took this from Medical City Spine off of 75/635
brandon hollien
Took this from Medical City Spine off of 75/635
Jessica Hendrickson
Viewing the Blue Angels flyover Lake Forest at 380 in McKinney.
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Mike and Linda Edwards
BLUE ANGELS – HEB HARRIS HOSPITAL FLYOVER
Mike and Linda Edwards
Bedford, TX
Landon Spencer
Blue Angels pic over Dallas
Tracee Cummins
Picture was taken in Fort Worth today by my daughter in law. Chandler and my son Sam. Chandler is an ICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Southwest. Goosebumps as they watched.
Tracee Cummins
Picture was taken in Fort Worth today by my daughter in law. Chandler and my son Sam. Chandler is an ICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Southwest. Goosebumps as they watched.
Elizabeth Alexander
The Blue Angels flying over Texas Presbyterian Hospital Plano.You can see that two planes have two pilots, while three have one pilot!
Elizabeth Alexander
The Blue Angels flying over Texas Presbyterian Hospital Plano.You can see that two planes have two pilots, while three have one pilot!
Chris Roth
Took these in Keller at Life Time Fitness. GO NAVY!
Chris Roth
Took these in Keller at Life Time Fitness. GO NAVY!
Jennifer Beaubien
Blue Angels in McKinney, TX
Adam Duitch
Photos of the Blue Angels flyover near Katy Trail Ice House this morning.
Nicole Fuller
Blue Angels flight over Downtown Dallas to show support for Front Line Healthcare providers
Gerald Roth
Blue Angel Pictures, Keller.
Scott Ramsey
Blue angels around North Richland Hills!
anna butler
Made me cry! Anna Hosemann-Butler at Churchill Way bridge Dallas.
Kasey Pak
These were taken in The Colony right by SRT
Theresa Brakstad
We’ve got a big fan of the Blue Angels here! His big brother is in the Navy stationed in San Diego.
Cara Fraser
Wanted to share Blue Angels over my back yard in McKinney Texas
vale cerna
The amazing Blue Angels
vale cerna
The amazing Blue Angels
Adam Duitch
Photos of the Blue Angels flyover near Katy Trail Ice House this morning.
Elizabeth Rothschild
It’s hard not to get teary-eyed watching them go by- what an experience! We watched them in front of the JCC– where the tornado hit in October, so there were no trees…again, brings back a lot of emotions.
Daniel Salazar
avy Blue Angel pilots and their awesome aircraft flying over downtown Dallas as a tribute to response workers…awesome to see..
Daniel Salazar
avy Blue Angel pilots and their awesome aircraft flying over downtown Dallas as a tribute to response workers…awesome to see..
Daniel Salazar
avy Blue Angel pilots and their awesome aircraft flying over downtown Dallas as a tribute to response workers…awesome to see..
Daniel Salazar
avy Blue Angel pilots and their awesome aircraft flying over downtown Dallas as a tribute to response workers…awesome to see..
Patti Latta
Blue Angels
Blue Angels
Paul Ellenbogen
Blue Angels appear to fly thru the Chase Tower in downtown Dallas this morning.
Christine Kautt
My Husband Joel Kautt took this picture during the flyover today!
Arek Lafond
Blue Angels
Arek Lafond
Blue Angels
Arek Lafond
Blue Angels
Thenhan Ngo
There is no Blue Angle #5, so #7 was flying instead. Do you know what happened to #5?
Szotfam
Blue Angels flying over Texas Health Presbyterian – Allen (southwest side of 121/75)
Ram Silverman
Blue Angels over Texas Health Presbyterian
Ram Silverman
Blue Angels over Texas health Presbyterian
Kaye Moore
From HEB hospital area today.
Kaye Moore
From HEB hospital area today.
Kaye Moore
From HEB hospital area today.
Chelsea Eastburn
Blue Angel – Cityplace
Chelsea Eastburn
Blue Angel – Cityplace
Mason Cupp
Flyover
Joshua Gustamente
Blue Angels over Baylor University Hospital
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
Bob Peterson
I took these photos today at Walnut Hill and 75 in the field by Trader Joes.
John Fletcher
The Blue Angels flew over Ciera Bank’s Fort Worth location in the medical district that had the message, “Thank you! Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. Fort Worth Loves You!”A nice double-touch for our folks in blue from the Blues themselves!
Todd Davis
Great fly over Kenwood Ct today in East Fort Worth!
Jacques Friedman
I took this from near Downtown, Irving Blvd today. Thought it was a pretty good vantage point!
Ron Ennis
Passing the West Seventh St. bridge in FW today.
Tracy Backus
These are photos i was able to take from on top of parking garage at JPS Hospital.
Tracy Backus
These are photos i was able to take from on top of parking garage at JPS Hospital.
Tracy Backus
These are photos i was able to take from on top of parking garage at JPS Hospital.
Tracy Backus
These are photos i was able to take from on top of parking garage at JPS Hospital.
Tracy Backus
These are photos i was able to take from on top of parking garage at JPS Hospital.
Jennifer Bell
This was taken at BSW Baylor Dallas. Salute to Healthcare workers.
Liz Gifford
Blue Angels – from Trinity
Liz Gifford
Blue Angels – from Trinity
Liz Gifford
Blue Angels – from Trinity
Karla Dorman
Not the best shot, but was happy to have seen and get them on my phone. Considering how fast they were HAULING, I’m happy here in Burleson.
Shirley Shen
Hi, I would like to share 2 photos I took today for the blue angels saluting to the North Dallas frontline workers. Thanks you! Shirley Shen
Wendi
Allen over Blue Angles
Shirley Shen
Hi, I would like to share 2 photos I took today for the blue angels saluting to the North Dallas frontline workers. Thanks you! Shirley Shen
Earl Smith
Blue Angels
Bruce Ray
Blue Angels
Jenny Little
Blue Angels over McKinney
Noel Weathers (free lance photographer)
Fort Worth Blue Angels Fly Over
Marcy York
Hello! I watched the Blue Angels fly over Frisco today and it was awesome! I thought I’d share one of the pictures that I took with you. I took this while at The Star in Frisco. Thanks! Marcy York
Wendi
Blue Angels over Allen at a Fire Station
Randy Eisenach
Great pic of Blue Angels flyover this morning. Taken at Renner / Shiloh road in Richardson.
Troy Heinemeyer
Blue Angels flyover Fort Worth
Shelby Reedy
Blue Angels
Blue Angels
Debbie Dotolo
96 96 This is Jake Dotolo, age 11 from McKinney enjoying the Blue Angels flying over Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Allen, TX. I tried to cover up his Under Armor logo. Hope it will suffice!Deb DotoloSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Ross Reitzammer RossGraphix
Blue Angels fly over JPS
Gretchen Geest
Blue Angels I’d be honored if you’d use my photo!
Earl Smith
Blue Angels
After a few minutes' break for blue sky, fresh air and a collective thank you, the Methodist Dallas staff went back inside to work.
“We are all praying to see the
end of this,” Methodist Dallas Transplant Coordinator Yoan Sanchez said. “And
for all Americans to be able to go back to their normal life.”
After Methodist Dallas, the Blue Angels flew over hospitals in Grapevine, Arlington and other Tarrant County cities, before they made their way to Fort Worth's hospital district.
Medical staff at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, the Blue Angels’ 10th stop, gathered at a social distance on the roof of a hospital parking garage — many of wearing colorful capes.
Several workers stepped outside the walls at the JPS Health Network’s main campus to observe the salute.
The moment brought Shelly Cochran, with JPS outpatient wound care, to tears.
“I’m
just so proud that they came for us. We really appreciate it. It was
wonderful,” Cochran said. “We’re family and we’re proud to be here to help the
community and we feel so appreciated.”
As of Wednesday, John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth was treating 74 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
As health care professionals, they’re used to taking care of people on a regular basis. But in the age of the novel coronavirus, Cochran said they now find themselves doing the same for each other.
“We’re
taking care of each other. We’re very comfortable and we’re good,” she said.
“We’re going to get through this, and we’ll all be fine.”
The Blue Angels zoomed across North Texas on Wednesday to honor frontline workers. Several people stepped outside the walls at the JPS Health Network’s main campus in Fort Worth to observe the salute Wednesday.
Though the jets' flight over JPS only lasted for a few seconds, registered nurse Cindy Putty said those kinds of gestures do not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
“Anything like this really brings joy to our hearts and it helps us move forward step by step every day,” Putty said.
After the flight over North Texas, the precision flight team headed to Houston and New Orleans to salute front line workers in those cities.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew above North Texas on Wednesday in a thunderous salute honoring health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.
The Blue Angels asked North Texans to keep with social distancing guidelines while viewing the flyover.
Three Texans are among the 16 officers on the Blue Angels team: Lt. Commander James Haley, from Canadian, in the Panhandle; Major Frank Zastoupil, from Kingwood; and Lt. Brian Abe from Richardson, who is the crew maintenance officer.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Commander Brian C. Kesselring is a native of Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from Concordia College, MN, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree with majors in Physics, Mathematics, and Business while also competing in basketball and track & field. Upon graduation, Brian attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, where he earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in March 2001.
Brian joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. He has accumulated more than 3,900 flight hours and has 812 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, six Strike/Flight Air Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal, unit and service awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Commander James Haley is a native of Canadian, Texas. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 2005, where he lettered in football and track. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering in 2009, and earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.
James joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,700 flight hours and has 266 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various personal and unit awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Major Frank Zastoupil is a native of Kingwood, Texas and graduated from Kingwood High School in 2005. He attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2009. Frank earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2009 and reported to The Basic School (TBS) at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia to complete training. Following TBS, Frank was assigned to the Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL) for Russian language and culture training.
Frank joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. He has accumulated more than 1,000 flight hours across three different tactical platforms, has ten carrier arrested landings and 90 shipboard vertical landings. His decorations include three Strike Flight Air Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and various personal and unit awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Commander James Cox is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, and graduated from Great Bridge High School in 2001. He attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration in 2005. Following college, he worked in Washington, D.C. in sales and consulting until 2009, when he joined the Navy and earned his commission through Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island.
James joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and has 200 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Commander Cary Rickoff is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from Riverwood High School in 2005, where he lettered in baseball. He attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy in 2009, and earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.
Cary joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and over 180 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various other unit and personal awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Julius Bratton is a native of Woodlawn, Tennessee and graduated from Northwest High School in 2007, where he lettered in football and track & field. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography in 2011, and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy.
Julius joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. He has accumulated more than 1,500 flight hours and has 207 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various other unit and personal awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Commander Adam Kerrick is a native of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Abington High School in 2001, where he lettered in football and lacrosse. Adam also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 72 of Overlook Hills, Pennsylvania, and served as a fireman at McKinley Fire Company, Montgomery County. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2005, and earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.
Adam joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,600 flight hours and has more than 250 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include three Air Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lieutenant Brian Abe is a native of Richardson, Texas, and graduated from Berkner High School in 1997. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy and completed basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, in February 1998. Brian attended Aviation Electronics Technician “A” School in Pensacola, Florida and graduated in June 1998.
Brian joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. His decorations include three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, six Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
“I’m proud to partner with the Navy to bring the Blue Angels to Fort Worth, showcasing our community’s deep appreciation to the brave doctors, nurses, first responders, and essential workers on the frontlines of our nation’s fight against the coronavirus," U.S. Rep. Kay Granger said in a statement Monday announcing the flyover. “These are unexpected, unprecedented times, but I know our community and country will emerge stronger than before. I’m proud to bring this display of national unity and support for those keeping our communities safe to Texas 12."
The Blue Angels last week flew over Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will fly above North Texas on Wednesday to honor health care workers and first responders on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.
The Blue Angels flew over Houston on Wednesday, in a tribute to front line workers. Check out this view from inside the cockpit during the flight.
