{"id":9684,"date":"2023-10-30T06:31:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T06:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=9684"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T12:12:00","slug":"warm-weather-welcomes-san-francisco-fleet-week-crowds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=9684","title":{"rendered":"Warm weather welcomes San Francisco Fleet Week crowds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Air aviation news &#8211; A brief heat wave provided unseasonably warm conditions for the expected 1 million spectators gathered in San Francisco to enjoy the 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/fleetweeksf.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fleetweeksf.org\/\">Fleet Week<\/a>\u00a0festivities and watch the weekend air show that is the highlight of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Threats of a government shutdown had worried many about what the show would be like without the Blue Angels. Luckily those thoughts were pushed aside with the arrival of U.S. Navy vessels, along with the Blues.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Fleet Week was historic, as it was dedicated to the late California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away the week before the show. The first modern San Francisco Fleet Week took place in 1981 and is credited to Feinstein when she was the mayor of San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>Friday is my usual day to attend this show. There are less crowds to battle and far less boats on the water between my camera and low flying aircraft. One tradeoff is that not all performers fly on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084611 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-02.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A US Navy Leap Frogs skydiver descends with the First Navy Jack flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Leap Frogs skydiving team delivered a U.S. Navy flag to show center successfully and then it was United Airlines turn.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"avp_zid_34_or_33_1\"><\/div>\n<p><\/center>A unique feature of this air show are commercial airliner flight demonstrations. This year it was provided by one of United Airlines\u2019 Boeing 777s diving into the air show box to execute low altitude fly-bys in both landing and cruise configurations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084612 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-03.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A United Airlines Boeing 777-300 demonstrates a missed approach over San Francisco Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Missouri Air Guard was represented by one of its C-130 Hercules doing a few fly-bys.<\/p>\n<p>Next was a formation fly-by by the local Memorial Squadron chapter, a mixed bag of Bonanzas, RV homebuilts, and a Mooney.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084615 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-06.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The local Memorial Squadron group makes one of several formation fly-bys during the San Francisco Fleet Week air show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There was a rescue demonstration by the U.S. Coast Guard with its MH-65 Dolphin helicopters deploying and recovering rescue divers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084613 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-04.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pair of U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphins approach show center, dwarfed by the Golden Gate Bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084614 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-05.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rescue diver gets plucked from the cold waters of San Francisco Bay. The Coast Guard has been operating the MH-65 Dolphin as a short range recovery (SRR) air-sea rescue helicopter since 1979.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Warbird fans enjoyed Greg Colyer\u2019s performance with his Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star \u201cAce Maker.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084621 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-07.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greg Colyer brings his T-33 \u201cAce Maker\u201d down for a low pass between Alcatraz Island and the San Francisco waterfront.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another highlight was the flight demo of the F-35B Lightning II, making its first Fleet Week appearance. This is the Marine vertical takeoff variant of the fifth-generation fighter, effortlessly transitioning into hover mode among the boats in the Bay as part of the demonstration.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084620 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-09.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 was the first Fleet Week appearance for the Marine VTOL variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Here is a good view of the vertical lift fan doors behind the cockpit and the pivoting engine nozzle, both providing vertical landing and short takeoff capability. The fan door also provides a nice spot for squadron art.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084622 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-10.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The F-35B VTOL variant made a dramatic demonstration of the jet downwash while hovering over San Francisco Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Saturday and Sunday spectators were also treated to the Patriots Jet Team, plus fly-bys by a quartet of US Navy T-6 Texan II trainers.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"avp_zid_34_or_33_2\"><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084619 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-13.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blue Angels C-130 \u201cFat Albert\u201d makes a low altitude, high speed pass. This former Royal Air Force aircraft joined the team in 2020.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The finale of the day\u2019s flying were the Blue Angels. As always, their C-130 transport \u201cFat Albert\u201d got to warm up the crowd first, performing a series of low fly-bys. The fog-free conditions were perfect for the Blues to fly their normal show on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084618 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-14.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blue Angels solo pilots make an opposing pass with their Boeing F\/A-18 Super Hornets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084616 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-16.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blue Angels perform a Delta fly-by with their Boeing F\/A-18 Super Hornets. Note that #4 got swapped out with the two-seater to bring a lucky passenger along.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7084617 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-SF-Fleet-Week_Tam-15.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blue Angels perform the Delta Breakout over Alcatraz Island to close the show, a fan favorite maneuver at this event. (All Photos by Hayman Tam)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Sunday the fog had returned and forced them to fly a \u201chigh\u201d show. The high show is obviously better for flight safety, but worse for the spectators who only saw the jets about half the time.<\/p>\n<p>source: <a href=\"https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/2023\/10\/29\/warm-weather-welcomes-san-francisco-fleet-week-crowds\">https:\/\/generalaviationnews.com\/2023\/10\/29\/warm-weather-welcomes-san-francisco-fleet-week-crowds<\/a>\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air aviation news &#8211; A brief heat wave provided unseasonably warm conditions for the expected 1 million spectators gathered in San Francisco to enjoy the 2023 Fleet Week\u00a0festivities and watch the weekend air show that is the highlight of the event. Threats of a government shutdown had worried many about what the show would be &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[102,88],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-en","category-flights"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Warm weather welcomes San Francisco Fleet Week crowds - aviation news<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=9684\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Warm weather welcomes San Francisco Fleet Week crowds\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Air aviation news &#8211; A brief heat wave provided unseasonably warm conditions for the expected 1 million spectators gathered in San Francisco to enjoy the 2023 Fleet Week\u00a0festivities and watch the weekend air show that is the highlight of the event. 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