I believe all the Blues are awesome but there was something special about those 85-87 Teams ... Dave will always be one of my favorite Blues ... Thanks Ryan, another excellent video ...
30 years in the Navy. Impressive- to say the least. I saw him perform with the team several times. I was in ROTC at the time in San Jose, CA. I saw him at San Francisco, Salinas, and Moffett NAS.
I remember their show at Mottett, I think, in 1985. I was an AOCS applicant from Sacramento. I now live across the street from NAF El Centro and see them every winter....great, great guys.
I saw him and the rest of the team at his hometown of Savannah, Ga. and when myself and some other youngsters whom were guest of the Navy at NAS Pensacola in 1986.
Saw Dave as #7 the narrator and VIP pilot. Always thought he had the best voice. He stood almost at attention, never moved except to use the microphone. Never looked for the demo or solos. Called every maneuver on point. Never seen discipline like that. Crazy respect for him.
I watched that! I laughed when Christopher Reeve did the landing after the flight and he was like "I was lights out." haha I did have the honor of watching the team at Pax River 85-86 time frame. I like the F/A-18 but the A-4 teams just had panache and that awesome 6 plane landing.
These are the best stories around today, what and honor to have men and women of this caliber serving this nation. Could you do more on the crews on the ground that support the planes, such as maybe how they train for the show? What the gestures they do are and such.
I remember Dave Andersen in the A-4 and the F-18 , a great pilot among great pilots . Another well put together video chronicaling the history of the Blues .You are creating a very interesting body of work my friend , keep up the good work , Best Regards 😊 👍🏻
Absolutely professional, you’re correct about todays system when someone makes a mistake or makes a poor decision. As a former Army fixed wing aviator flying the OV-1 Mohawk, a Grumman aircraft and only high performance fixed wing aircraft the Army’s ever flown, some of the best instructors or aviator in the units. Todays zero defects mentality has taken away a great, and important safety and training asset from the aviation world. There are some incidents that demand the grounding and or dismissal of an individual. Thank you for your professionalism, your pride and humility in your interview. That is the true professional personality combined with unmatched confidence and swagger that is hard earned. I saw you fly in 1986 just before I went to flight school for the Army and transitioning into the Mohawk. Flying formation can be challenging at times, which we did, but the intervals between your aircraft in your shows is as close to superhuman as is possible. I had the opportunity five times to ride in the C-2 Greyhound, first two in great weather the last three in incrementally worse weather. The last was so bad, as debriefed afterwards, that we almost had to divert. On final I could see the ship, then I couldn’t see it and that continued until it felt like we should have ended up in the hangar when we landed. Any Naval Aviator has earned the right to look as if they are the best of the best because they are. I watched those men looking as white as a hospital bed sheet, some a little shaking a couple were sick. They got up and did it all over again the next flight. My respect for Naval Aviation has always been high, after my experiences I can’t say how impressed and proud I am of those of you who serve and protect our country. There are no other countries that can match any United States aviators skills. Sorry this is so long, but, I had never seen this interview before and it brought back my experiences with Naval Aviation. Then to fly a high performance airplane (not to your level) in formations and how challenging it can be and then see your skills I had to say thank you for your professionalism and sharing the history of your service.
John Woodall from AUSTRALIA. I Have Spoken of the U,S. Navy's Brilliant Blue Angels Team, Listening to this Pilot is so Amazing and yet does so with Such Integrity and Humbleness that is Such a Hallmark of this Special Family I will call them even though Pilot's change the Remain Ever So Humble and this Epitomises The Legend of the Blue Angels and their Extraordinary Feats as The World's Best Aviators . Long Live the Legends Past and Present and Keep Flying and Stay Safe Most Of All. My Complete Respect. John Woodall Queensland, Australia.
That smooth Georgia voice was the best I ever heard in the Blues. What a waste it couldn’t make PAs at Delta but I guess FDX cargo worked out well. Sorry about Mike (well liked at Lemoore) but happy Andy made it OK. Walsh was a great guy, always humble, very good LSO on our cruise. Happy you both did well
They were just here in traverse city Michigan for our cherryfestival July 2 and 3rd got the air show I sat on my patio and watched them fly over from Bay hill apartments they are so amazing and cool love the blue angels
I used own frame shop in Marietta Georgia, Lt. Anderson hand signed on Blue Angel’s #6 limited print for me. Limited edition is done by artist, Sam Lyons Jr. I believe original art is at Blue Angels museum in Pensacola Florida.
That’s just total insanity to jump into the Lead Solo spot without ever flying the plane before… and the Opposing Solo never having flown a Blue Angel demo. Solos have the most demanding spots!
OLD????????My Uncle Ted Petras flew Admiral Byrd around the South Pole in a Beechcraft Staggerwing!!!!! Our last badass was Col Rocky Plant who flew F4s!
It's men like this who are the true American heroes ❤️🇺🇸
It certainly isn't hard to figure out how RADM Anderson got to that rank. He is very well spoken. Great job Ryan.
I believe all the Blues are awesome but there was something special about those 85-87 Teams ... Dave will always be one of my favorite Blues ...
Thanks Ryan, another excellent video ...
30 years in the Navy.
Impressive- to say the least.
I saw him perform with the team several times. I was in ROTC at the time in San Jose, CA.
I saw him at San Francisco, Salinas, and Moffett NAS.
I remember their show at Mottett, I think, in 1985. I was an AOCS applicant from Sacramento. I now live across the street from NAF El Centro and see them every winter....great, great guys.
I saw him and the rest of the team at his hometown of Savannah, Ga. and when myself and some other youngsters whom were guest of the Navy at NAS Pensacola in 1986.
Saw Dave as #7 the narrator and VIP pilot. Always thought he had the best voice. He stood almost at attention, never moved except to use the microphone. Never looked for the demo or solos. Called every maneuver on point. Never seen discipline like that. Crazy respect for him.
Facinating. Thanks for sharing. My nephew flies 3 this year.
3 what?????Love Granny......waiting on my x-wing to be delivered!!!
@@phyllispetras3369 the blue plane with the number 3 painted in yellow on it
I watched that! I laughed when Christopher Reeve did the landing after the flight and he was like "I was lights out." haha I did have the honor of watching the team at Pax River 85-86 time frame. I like the F/A-18 but the A-4 teams just had panache and that awesome 6 plane landing.
Awesome video Ryan.
Amazing interview and brought back a lot of memories, I was on the team from 87 to 89 and that first year with the F/A-18 was awesome.
So proud of you David.
Thank you for carrying it on.
These are the best stories around today, what and honor to have men and women of this caliber serving this nation. Could you do more on the crews on the ground that support the planes, such as maybe how they train for the show? What the gestures they do are and such.
I still have that video Touch the Sky with you and Christopher Reeve (R.I.P) after 30 years definitely one of my favorites documentaries a true jewel.
I remember Dave Andersen in the A-4 and the F-18 , a great pilot among great pilots . Another well put together video chronicaling the history of the Blues .You are creating a very interesting body of work my friend , keep up the good work , Best Regards 😊 👍🏻
Absolutely professional, you’re correct about todays system when someone makes a mistake or makes a poor decision. As a former Army fixed wing aviator flying the OV-1 Mohawk, a Grumman aircraft and only high performance fixed wing aircraft the Army’s ever flown, some of the best instructors or aviator in the units. Todays zero defects mentality has taken away a great, and important safety and training asset from the aviation world. There are some incidents that demand the grounding and or dismissal of an individual.
Thank you for your professionalism, your pride and humility in your interview. That is the true professional personality combined with unmatched confidence and swagger that is hard earned. I saw you fly in 1986 just before I went to flight school for the Army and transitioning into the Mohawk. Flying formation can be challenging at times, which we did, but the intervals between your aircraft in your shows is as close to superhuman as is possible.
I had the opportunity five times to ride in the C-2 Greyhound, first two in great weather the last three in incrementally worse weather. The last was so bad, as debriefed afterwards, that we almost had to divert. On final I could see the ship, then I couldn’t see it and that continued until it felt like we should have ended up in the hangar when we landed. Any Naval Aviator has earned the right to look as if they are the best of the best because they are. I watched those men looking as white as a hospital bed sheet, some a little shaking a couple were sick. They got up and did it all over again the next flight.
My respect for Naval Aviation has always been high, after my experiences I can’t say how impressed and proud I am of those of you who serve and protect our country. There are no other countries that can match any United States aviators skills.
Sorry this is so long, but, I had never seen this interview before and it brought back my experiences with Naval Aviation. Then to fly a high performance airplane (not to your level) in formations and how challenging it can be and then see your skills I had to say thank you for your professionalism and sharing the history of your service.
Inspiring
Fantastic interview; great insights....and stories WORTH hearing. Thank you.
John Woodall from AUSTRALIA.
I Have Spoken of the U,S. Navy's Brilliant Blue Angels Team, Listening to this Pilot is so Amazing and yet does so with Such Integrity and Humbleness that is Such a Hallmark of this Special Family I will call them even though Pilot's change the Remain Ever So Humble and this Epitomises The Legend of the Blue Angels and their Extraordinary Feats as The World's Best Aviators .
Long Live the Legends Past and Present and Keep Flying and Stay Safe Most Of All.
My Complete Respect.
John Woodall
Queensland, Australia.
What a great presentation and what a great American! 🇺🇸⚓️
Great interview and video..👍💪
That smooth Georgia voice was the best I ever heard in the Blues. What a waste it couldn’t make PAs at Delta but I guess FDX cargo worked out well. Sorry about Mike (well liked at Lemoore) but happy Andy made it OK. Walsh was a great guy, always humble, very good LSO on our cruise. Happy you both did well
One of the best interviews I have ever seen.....
Another amazing documentary Ryan. What an incredible story.
GO NAVY ! Best of the Best I say !🤗
I. Like. The. Blues. Angels. I. Can. See. In. Abroad and. Also. Here in our. Country. God. Bless. Us. All
They were just here in traverse city Michigan for our cherryfestival July 2 and 3rd got the air show I sat on my patio and watched them fly over from Bay hill apartments they are so amazing and cool love the blue angels
I used own frame shop in Marietta Georgia, Lt. Anderson hand signed on Blue Angel’s #6 limited print for me.
Limited edition is done by artist, Sam Lyons Jr.
I believe original art is at Blue Angels museum in Pensacola Florida.
Wow...I recognized the name E. Duke Vincent from the TV but never knew he was an ex Blue Angel.
That’s just total insanity to jump into the Lead Solo spot without ever flying the plane before… and the Opposing Solo never having flown a Blue Angel demo. Solos have the most demanding spots!
Are you able to find out about The Blues performance in Tehran, Iran in 1973?
This is making me feel old. Served on the USS Lexington and USS Forrestal.
OLD????????My Uncle Ted Petras flew Admiral Byrd around the South Pole in a Beechcraft Staggerwing!!!!! Our last badass was Col Rocky Plant who flew F4s!
Navy all the way.
Now my b rother says to say he cooked in submarines until his retirement from the Baton Rouge. Read about that fiasco!!!
@@phyllispetras3369 yes, old.
what's with that stupid background music? It sucked!
Former #6 blue angel 1986?