The Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat holds a special place in the history of the Blue Angels, being one of their original aircraft! Prior to transitioning to jet aircraft, the Blue Angels relied on this particular aircraft. We had the opportunity to interview John O'Connor for an in-depth exploration of this remarkable plane, uncovering the exceptional engineering elements that enable it to perform various altitudes during flight! | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

F8F Bearcat "Blue Angel" Flybys Thunder Over Michigan 2017 John O'Conner performs several flybys in his F8F Bearcat, which wears a US Navy Blue Angels paint scheme. 📹@airshowstuff #rockaircraft #warbirds #aviationlovers #planes #pistonengine #warbird #warbirdsofinstagram #airshow #aviationphotography #instaplanes #generalaviation #photooftheday #instagram #follow #instadaily #instaviation #planelovers #aviation #aircrafts #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviationdaily #eaa #planespotting #aviationfriends

207K views · 3.8K shares | U.S. Navy Blue Angels history in flight! On Friday, the team took to the skies with one of its jets and its first two performing aircraft, the F6F Hellcat and the F8F Bearcat, before its first airshow in El Centro, California, on Saturday. Up next: The NAWS China Lake Air Show this weekend. | U.S. Navy | Facebook