always loved the air shows! GI brat till 18. each AF base we lived, they always had an air show every year. thunderbirds always did the finale. watched them at least 10 times. moved to san diego, and the miramar air show hosted the blue angels. watched them at least 10 times. this last show, the thunderbirds were back in san diego!! the fun was watching them practice everyday before the shows, as santee is a hilltop away from miramar!