The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team performs fly-by formation. The team will be at NAS Jacksonville this weekend for the fourth annual Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular. Photo by Mate 3rd Class Leah Wilson

The Blue Angels Are Back In Town

From CNRSE

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and the city of Jacksonville are co-hosting the fourth annual Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular with spectacular shows and interesting displays from today (Oct. 31) through Nov. 3.

Four full days will be packed with events including a U.S. Marine Corps Air/Ground Task Force ''Seize the Airfield'' combat power demonstration during the NAS Jacksonville Air Show. The 30-minute program will include F/A-18 Hornets, AV-8 Harriers, AH-1 Cobras and 140 Marines who will arrive by land and air. Explosive pyrotechnics will add to the realism of the assault. The ''Seize the Airfield'' demonstration will take place around noon.

During the Sea Show at downtown Jacksonville, a Navy Seahawk helicopter will simulate a search and rescue operation over and in the St. Johns River. Divers will jump from the helicopter to rescue the person in the water.

For those planning to attend this year's events, new security restrictions are in place. At the Jacksonville Landing, small handbags and cameras are allowed. No large purses, handbags, backpacks or parcels will be allowed. U.S. Navy ships will not be available for general visition. There will be no demonstrations on Saturday due to the Georgia-Florida football game. At the recommendation of Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, people without parking passes for the game should not plan to park downtown.

At NAS Jacksonville, visitors are not allowed to bring coolers, backpacks/fannypacks, carryall bags, large handbags, pets, bicycles or skateboards, kites or balloons, or contraband.

Visitors can bring small purses, clear bags for medical items or child infant care, portable/lawn chairs (not in their bags), cameras (not in their bags) and baby strollers and baby carriers.

An LCAC is used to transport Humvees, M-1 tanks, weapon systems, equipment and personnel from to shore and across the beach at last year's Sea and Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville Beach. There will be LCAC operational demonstrations at The Jacksonville Landing today, Nov. 1 and Nov. 3. Photo by JO1 Christopher E. Tucker

Everyone entering the air show will do so at the pedestrian gate east of the flight line parking lots. There will be signs pointing out the correct directions. All vehicles will be inspected upon entry to the Naval Air Station. Spectator drop-off points are at Ajax and Albemarle gates and Building 135 parking area. Make sure as you enter or leave the air show to pay attention to security personnel and follow their directions. This will aid in locating a parking spot and reduce time in traffic.

Oct. 31

Sea Portion at The Jacksonville Landing:

11 a.m., Navy Band begins concert

11:30 a.m., Sandalwood H.S. ROTC Drill Team

Noon, Opening Ceremony

12:10 p.m., Apache Helicopter Flyover

12:20 p.m., Search and Rescue Demonstration

1:10-1:20 p.m., LCAC Operational Demonstration

1:25-1:45 p.m., EOD Gun Battle

1:25-1:45 p.m., Seal Boat Hot Extraction

1:50-2 p.m., Search and Rescue Recovery Demonstration

2:10-2:20 p.m., Sandalwood H.S. ROTC Drill team

Nov. 1

Air Show Day One at Naval Air Station Jacksonville:

9 a.m., Gates open with free parking and free admission

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Air Show

The Marines storm the beach last year at the the Sea and Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville Beach. A U.S. Marine Corps Air/Ground Task Force will hold a ''Seize the Airfield'' combat power demonstration during the NAS Jacksonville Air Show. The 30-minute program will include F/A-18 Hornets, AV-8 Harriers, AH-1 Cobras and 140 Marines who will arrive by land and air. Photo by Martha Rimmer

Witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian aerial demonstrations. The world-famous Super Shockwave Jet Truck will be racing down the runway at speeds of more than 300 mph. The famous Sean Tucker pushes his aircraft to the limit in an incredible aerial display. The grand finale will be the Navy's flight demonstration team; The Blue Angels. While you are at the air show enjoy static displays, shop at novelty, food and beverage booths, or head to the Real Yellow Pages Interactive and Entertainment Zone with games, rides and activities for all ages.

Sea Portion at The Jacksonville Landing:

10:15-10:45 a.m., Search and Rescue Recovery Demonstration

10:45 a.m., LCAC Operational Demonstration

11 a.m., EOD Gun Battle

11:35 a.m., Seal Boat Hot Extraction

Nov. 2

Air Show Day Two at Naval Air Station Jacksonville:

9 a.m., Gates open with free parking and free admission

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Air Show

Nov. 3

Air Show Day Three at Naval Air Station Jacksonville:

9 a.m., Gates open with free parking and free admission

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Air Show

Sea Portion at The Jacksonville Landing:

1 p.m., Search and Rescue Recovery Demonstration

1:10-1:20 p.m., LCAC Operation Demonstration

1:25-1:45 p.m., EOD Gun Battle

1:25-1:45 p.m., Seal Boat Hot Extraction