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5 stunning moments from Blue Angels over Seattle

The Blue Angels dazzled thousands during Seafair with speeds approaching 700 miles-per-hour over Lake Washington.

On Seafair Sunday, the F/A-18 aircrafts flew their maneuvers to a so-called “flat show” with a bonus “low show” because of weather. But nicer weather during their weekday practices and the Saturday show permitted for clearer skies that on Sunday.

Here’s 5 of the best moments from the team’s 2016 visit to Seattle.

1. Aerial video shows Blue Angels’ point of view

Raw footage from Right Wing pilot Lt. Matt Suyderhoud's shows a point of view when flying over the great city of Seattle and Genesee Park/Lake Washington.

How incredible is this video of the Blues over Seattle?! >> kiro.tv/BluesBest Video via U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Sunday, August 7, 2016

2. Blue Angels over Space Needle

During the Blue Angels' last practice on Friday, they zipped by the Space Needle with Ken Griffey Jr.'s flag flying proud. 

Mt. Rainier, Ken Griffey flag, Blue Angels: It’s certainly a beautiful day in Seattle. >> kiro.tv/BlueI90Closings. Make sure to watch 21 seconds in – when one of the planes “threads the needle.” And see them perform on KIRO 7 News this Seafair Sunday!

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Friday, August 5, 2016

3. KIRO 7 News flies with the Blues

KIRO 7 News anchor Dave Wagner had an exhilarating ride in the sky with the Blue Angels -- but the twirls came with some hurls.

"These pilots are amazing. Me, not so much," Dave said.

Dave Wagner had an exhilarating ride in the sky with the Blue Angels -- but the twirls came with some hurls. "These pilots are amazing. Me, not so much," Dave said. >> kiro.tv/BluesBest

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Sunday, August 7, 2016

4. “Ready hit it.” Another dazzling Seafair Sunday performance

From inverted maneuvers and beyond, the Blue Angels never fail to impress during the Boeing Air Show.

The Blue Angels land at Boeing Field

It’s always an exciting moment when the Blues land at Boeing Field for Seafair. They arrived on Monday.

"Ready hit it." The U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed their incredible maneuvers with speeds approaching 700 miles-per-hour over Lake Washington. 5 stunning moments from Blues over Seattle. >> kiro.tv/BluesBest

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Sunday, August 7, 2016

5. The Blue Angels land at Boeing Field

It’s always an exciting moment when the Blues land at Boeing Field for Seafair. They arrived on Monday.

LIVE: Blue Angels fly into Seattle

The Blue Angels are here for Seafair! Whenever the Blues are in the air, we'll be livestreaming. You can also watch their shows LIVE Sunday on KIRO 7!

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Monday, August 1, 2016

The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through demonstrations and community outreach.

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