Blue Angels and Red Arrows in formation, Leeuwarden Air Base

[plchacker]

I have been around the Blues most of my life. I would love to see the Red Arrows fly. The most impressive thing about the Blues is the proximity to the other planes when tight formation.

[AllTimeLowcorey]

Im from Britain, and personally, i prefere the Blue Angles, Simply because, I see the BAe Hawk T1's fly over my house every day.. there nothing special, but those F-18 Super Hornets are fucking Beautys!

[Bazajt]

Would be awesome seeing the Red Arrows and Blue Angels doing some formation flying together as a full display show.

[alexpower15]

where are the thunderbirds? where are the snowbirds?

[skylineXtitchX]

it is sad to see this seen as these might be the only thing we have left of the red arrows since they might be getting shut down :(

[captaindaniel5294]

Where are the thunderbirds? :(

[mr9396]

@captaindaniel5294. Well considering the title doesn't mention them you shouldn't be as worried.

[FrowningIke]

The Red Arrows fly in much more nimble aircraft. Better to watch in my opinion and I've seen both live. Not taking anything away from the skill of the Blue Angels pilots.

[audgeyp]

@FrowningIke of course their aircraft is way smaller so naturally it will be more maneuverable and you can't even compare the two anyway.

[FrowningIke]

@audgeyp I wasn't making comparisons. Otherwise thanks for reiterating what I said.

[audgeyp]

@FrowningIke Oh, oops-sorry! But you know what I was trying to say. C:

[3ISAMAGICNUMBR]

There is a difference in size and engine power so you can't really compare.

[Nooblet68]

Personal argument...

[RJ370z]

I think both are awesome...AWESOMEE!!!!

[brothertwinz]

Cant we just admit that both the red arrows and blue angels are better than the rest....

[Mr999111888222]

*like but I appreciate the Red Arrows.

[Mr999111888222]

@potsykp123 You're right, I lie the Blue Angels,b

[solentgreen2020]

Well there all on our side thats a good thing

[motion017]

red arrows stink!

[RCllamadude]

@motion017 go squirrel yourself.

[KunameSenpai]

Blue Angels for life!!!! Go Navy!

[RUBENATOR1996]

Blue Angles Sucks!!!!

[Skybluesam94]

Red Arrows are the best!

[RCllamadude]

@Skybluesam94 agreed

[Pringles352]

Well i know who i prefer.

[forensje]

Graham, you'r so right! I've seen them seperately and together. Why choose. 

[Grahampk73]

Why cant people just accept that the Red Arrows and the Blue Angels are as good as each other. As a Brit I love the Red Arrows but appreciate the skill of other teams in what ever country. They call it MUTUAL RESPECT.

[torro454]

@Grahampk73 I largely agree, there are a few differences, one is the plane, another is philosophy. Some teams use more planes and can do much more graceful maneuvers as a result, others have fewer more powerful planes which allows other maneuvers to shine. But they are all extremely good, and face the same dangers, consequences, and praise! Oh, BTW Another thing in common, those that receive government funding is because their purpose is military recruitment. Greets from the states.

[Grahampk73]

@torro454 Hi Thanks for your reply and certainly agree with your comments. Greeting from the U.K

[jakeymanufan]

ive saw red arrows blue angles not that good

[MrAlexHuff]

@jakeymanufan ...WHAT? The blue angels are legendary! they are the gods of formation flight

[20cFilmWannabe]

stop arguing FS its pathetic.

[IWC5LFC]

2 of the best

[AviationFan19]

@IWC5LFC sure is bud

[GMMaydie]

@Cthulhu767

Not really, they're about the same as all the rest. Red Arrow pilots have admitted to having less skill than some Blue Angel and Thunderbird Pilots. Blue Angel pilots and Thunderbird pilots have said the same thing at times. As far as superiority goes, Red Arrows are 'strictly' a show team. While the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, at all times have the ability to be refitted, repainted, and deployed in less than 72 Hours. Red Arrow's can't afford to operate fighters.

[booker90]

@GMMaydie

They don't need to be refited thats why, but these are some experienced "Fighter pilots" from iraq and afghan, and if required, can jump straight into a Tornado or eurofighter if they need to fight...We no longer operate fighter hawks...But if we seriously needed to, we could refit these hawks so the reds can take them to a fight no problem, so you have no logic in your point.

[b24lib1]

@booker90 true

[MrStig691]

@GMMaydie " Red Arrow's can't afford to operate fighters."

Complete garbage, the Hawk is their aircraft of choice.

"Red Arrow pilots have admitted to having less skill than some Blue Angel and Thunderbird Pilots"

Yet more garbage. What an idiot you are.

[shawnhbkdx90]

@MrStig691 nah. i disagree. have you seen the red arrows!? they are the most amazing pilots who ever lived! But thats my opinion.

[GMMaydie]

@Cthulhu767

Not really, it's because they are escorting the blue Angels to honor them, due to the fact that during this event, it was the blue angels Aniversary.

[Dietpepsivanilla]

Now that's what I call Allied Forces.

[IWC5LFC]

the 2 best display teams in the world :)

[mustanglead]

That's great to see..

[Mangilies]

red arrows kick ass

[keiranhancock]

@Mangilies this guys got some sence lol :P

[archietherobot]

I was there, this was pretty unique stuff, I think that this was the only time ever that these all flew together in formation. Sadly, weather was pretty bad that day, but hey... the Netherlands: what else do you expect.

[TheJBoy73]

theyve flown plenty of times together, sorry

[TimV010]

@TheJBoy73 Together yes, in this formation no, sorry

[DeLunny]

That is pretty sweet.

[nubbie1944]

this is nice dude!