U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet #7 landed at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field on Dec. 20, for a planning meeting for the upcoming 2023 Southernmost Air Spectacular air show on April 15 and 16, 2023.
Pilot #7 and air show narrator Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman touched down at Boca Chica Field in a two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet jet with Pilot #8 and events coordinator Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught occupying the back seat. The two pilots conducted a site visit and met with key players from the air station, Key West Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to discuss details of the upcoming air show.
“The Navy has a long and proud history in the Florida Keys and we look forward to celebrating our 200th anniversary in Key West at the Southernmost Air Spectacular,” NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Beth Regoli said. “As a thank-you to our community, we’re opening our gates to what is sure to be an exhilarating show.”
The NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels is scheduled for April 15 and 16, 2023, at Boca Chica Field. The show is in celebration of 200 years of the Navy in Key West and 200 years of Monroe County. Admission is free and the show is open to the public.
The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 500 million fans.
NAS Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations. More information is at AirShowKeyWest.com.
