McDonnell was a 'tween the last time the Blue Angels flew in Billings. He and Penwell, who saw the Blue Angels fly in 1988 as a child — a factor that helped convince him to follow his father and join the Navy — were having breakfast last year when both started to reminisce about airshows and childhood. Both wanted that experience again and they wanted other kids to have the experience. "If we're gonna pull this off we at least need an in with the Blue Angels," McDonnell said. Switzer explained that Billings needed to demonstrate three main elements.

Source: Forbes December 17, 2021 06:11 UTC