Blue Angels Flyover Scatters Beach Gear at Pensacola

A Navy Blue Angels jet flew low over Pensacola Beach, Florida, on July 16, 2026. The downwash — air forced downward by the aircraft — launched umbrellas, tents, and chairs across the crowded shoreline. No injuries are confirmed. The squadron is based at nearby NAS Pensacola. Neither the Navy nor the Blue Angels has commented.