United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Since late June, civil aviation has faced several safety scares: a JetBlue A321 has reported a collision with a drone near JFK and landed safely; a United and a helicopter pilot have reported near-misses with unmanned aircraft near Newark and Manhattan; Delta 1076 reported a firework strike during descent into Chicago Midway; and LOT Polish Airlines flight 155 emitted a false hijack transponder code and was escorted to Burgas before authorities blamed a transponder error.
A US Navy Blue Angels jet has performed a remarkably low flypast at Pensacola Beach during the Breakfast with the Blues event, sending umbrellas and tents flying and causing chaos on the shoreline. Officials say a safety review is underway while beachgoers describe the moment as thrilling and unforgettable. No injuries have been confirmed.