Experience the Thrilling Flight of the Blue Angels in IMAX

A new documentary called "The Blue Angels" is now showing in IMAX theaters for one week until May 22. The film was made with only about 5% of the budget of the movie "Top Gun." The idea for the documentary came from Rob Stone and Greg "Boss" Woolridge, a former Blue Angel pilot. Due to COVID-19, the filming plans for the Blue Angels' 75th anniversary season were delayed, but this delay turned out to have some positive outcomes. The documentary features amazing footage of the Blue Angels, including daring maneuvers and close-up shots of the jets. The filmmakers used innovative techniques like mounting cameras on helicopters and inside the cockpit to capture unique perspectives. They also used a special camera that can shoot 1,000 frames per second to show the jets' vapor trails in stunning detail. The documentary crew spent time at the Pensacola air base to get to know the Blue Angels and understand their dedication to their craft. The experience of watching the film is said to be even better than being up in the air with the Blue Angels themselves. The film provides a new and exciting way to see the Blue Angels in action, giving viewers a perspective that was previously unseen.