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Blue Angels Airshow Cancelled Following Crashes

Capt. Jeff Kuss, pilot of the No. 6 plane with the Blue Angels, died in a crash June 2. U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds have canceled upcoming airshow demonstrations following separate crashes on June 2.
  • The Blue Angels are in a safety stand-down due to a fatal crash involving Capt. Jeff Kuss, leading to an "operational pause" for their 2016 airshow season.
  • The Thunderbirds also canceled two shows after a crash where the pilot safely ejected, with the full impact on their summer schedule yet to be determined.
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Following two bizarre June 2 crashes, the Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds have announced show cancellations.

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