“Ready. … Hit it.”
With those three words, the U.S. Navy’s elite flying team point the noses of their F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets skyward and take off in a near-vertical ascent, executed with power and precision.
The flying squadron, with its blue and gold aircraft and expert aviators, will return to Naval Air Station for the 2025 Southernmost Air Spectacular March 29-30. The show will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.
To exemplify the 2025 theme of “Air-Land-Sea,” the upcoming spectacular will also include a car show and a boat show at NAS Key West.
In addition to the Blue Angels, the air station has invited nearly a dozen other aerial performers, both military and civilian. Military acts include the U.S. Special Operations Command Para-Commandos Jump Team, hometown Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111 “Sun Downers” and SAR Search and Rescue flying their MH-60S “Knighthawk.”
Civilian acts include Skip Stewart flying his Prometheus biplane; Rob Holland flying his MXS; Michael Goulian flying his EXTRA 330SC and world-famous Darnell Racing Jet Vehicle.
Additional military and vintage aircraft will be on display on the air field, with some available for tours. Other attractions include a kids zone, Vietnam memorial wall, merchandise and food vendors, exhibitor booths and more.
For all the details, and to buy VIP tickets, visit keywestairshow.com. To showcase a boat or car, email mwrnaskw@us.navy.mil.
