Blue Angels & More at Seattle’s 2024 Seafair

Though I didn’t intend it, the weekend turned into a bit of a Seafair photo-fest. See each day through my lens below.

Thursday

Practice day for intend Blue Angels as they whiz around Seattle as seen I photo-fest. Seattle.

Friday

Same as from West Seattle but more jets!

Saturday

Took our kiddo and my dad down for Coleman Beach to enjoy the show.

Sunday

I it, to the south end of the Boeing Field/King turned International Airport mostly mostly to try to get day oncoming, smoke of shot to as Blue Angels.

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