mr_eob Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Report: Blue Angels Plane Crash In S.C. (CBS) BEAUFORT, S.C A jet fighter flown by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels has crashed during an airshow in Beaufort, S.C., police report. Witnesses say at least one house in the area is on fire. There is no word yet on casualties. Witnesses say six Blue Angels F-18 jets were flying in formation, and suddenly one jet appeared to clip a tree and then head for the ground. It is not known if the pilot survived. On the official website, The Blue Angels say the team's aim is to "enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States." The airshow in Beaufort is one of 66 shows the Blue Angels are scheduled to fly in 2007. Beaufort is just miles from the Camp Lejeune Marine base in S.C. The Blue Angels are stationed in Pensacola, Fla. http://cbs4denver.com/national/topstories_..._111165802.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Wow, I'm shocked. I saw them many times as when I was younger and it's hard to believe out of everyone who could crash a plane, one of them would do it. They are the best frickin pilots ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I hope everyone is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWiener Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 The pilot died, 8 persons on the ground were injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGM Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I also remember watching them when I was younger, and they used to have air shows at places like Homestead AFB and Opa-Locka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I also remember watching them when I was younger, and they used to have air shows at places like Homestead AFB and Opa-Locka. same here...my dad and step dad were both stationed at Homestead...RIP pilot and i hope the people on the ground make a full recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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