It is a really NICE video about the USA Navy Blue Angels. The most incredible part of these aviators is the record of their first foreign engagements, including eastern block counties after the collapse of the Soviet Union. These Navy aviators were the first Americans to ever fly military aircraft over Moscow. What is in this film is precious and a real expression of the desire of the Russia people pursuing democracy.
Yes. Democracy. The President of Russia at the time was Boris Yeltsin. The Soviet Union had fallen in 1990. Something Putin probably considered a personal failure. But Yeltsin was the first President of Russia as a political independent.
There is a single paragraph in the narrative by the "Boss" pilot about visiting the home of his Russia counterpart. He stated the home was very nice but sparsely furnished. Boss stated, "Democracy isn't easy, but, takes time and work."
The interaction between the USA Navy and the Russia counterparts that were precious flyers is absolutely breathtaking to witness in this film.
Unfortunately, today, that is over and the tensions of the cold war have never been worse.
Basically, at the time of Yeltsin's presidency, peace was breaking out all over the world.
