Word is the Blue Angel's pilot failed to eject, and subsequently died, because he wanted to control the plane to ensure it didn't crash into any homes or other buildings. He died by looking to protect citizens. He died a hero. My thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

The wife and I were at the Springs airport today and saw the Thunderbirds fly past. One of them let out a quick trail of smoke - we thought it was the usual smoke ejected when the team is doing their routine. Then, the plane just disappeared from our view, but all of the others were still visible. The direction of the plane would put it exactly where the downed plane landed. I heard just a few minutes after seeing this that one of their planes had just crashed. I think we saw it happen-ish (didn't see the pilot ejecting or the actual landing/crash. Was very pleased to hear that the pilot survived.