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U.S. Navy Blue Angels plan to fly over Maryland Wednesday • May 22, 2025, 5:50 AM ET (CBS)

Blue Angels fly over Annapolis despite rainy Maryland weather • May 21, 2025, 5:50 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As	U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Date	June 15, 1946 - present
Areas Of Involvement	aerobatics • formation flying • aircraft carrier
Related People	Chester W. Nimitz

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