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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor front line workers amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 12, 2020,
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor front line workers amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 12, 2020,
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor front line workers amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 12, 2020,
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor front line workers amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 12, 2020,
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive in Chicago on May 12, 2020, for a flyover as a show of support for front line workers battling the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive in Chicago on May 12, 2020, for a flyover as a show of support for front line workers battling the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive in Chicago on May 12, 2020, for a flyover as a show of support for front line workers battling the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive in Chicago on May 12, 2020, for a flyover as a show of support for front line workers battling the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice ahead of the Chicago Air and Water Show along Lake Michigan near Fullerton Beach on Aug. 15, 2019.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice ahead of the Chicago Air and Water Show along Lake Michigan near Fullerton Beach on Aug. 15, 2019.
The Blue Angels show off a day before Chicago Air and Water Show as seen from the lakefront on Aug. 17, 2012.
The Blue Angels show off a day before Chicago Air and Water Show as seen from the lakefront on Aug. 17, 2012.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the upcoming Chicago Air and Water Show Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach in Chicago.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the upcoming Chicago Air and Water Show Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach in Chicago.
Blue Angels jets fly over lifeguard Kacper Sip, 20, as he watches over spectators at North Avenue Beach during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 18, 2019.
Blue Angels jets fly over lifeguard Kacper Sip, 20, as he watches over spectators at North Avenue Beach during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 18, 2019.
The Blue Angels perform over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The Blue Angels perform over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform on the first day of the Chicago Air and Water Show on  Aug. 19, 2017.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform on the first day of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 19, 2017.
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet makes a low pass over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 18, 2012.
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet makes a low pass over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 18, 2012.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2015 Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 16, 2015.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2015 Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 16, 2015.
The Blue Angels perform during the 2017 Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 20, 2017.
The Blue Angels perform during the 2017 Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 20, 2017.
The Blue Angels during their performance at North Avenue Beach in Chicago in August 2002.
The Blue Angels during their performance at North Avenue Beach in Chicago in August 2002.
Four planes from the Blue Angels fly in formation over downtown Chicago in this southward-looking view from the John Hancock Tower in August 2000.
Four planes from the Blue Angels fly in formation over downtown Chicago in this southward-looking view from the John Hancock Tower in August 2000.
Patrick Kackert, a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marines, was at the 2002 air show on the Chicago lakefront in hopes of recruiting people to the Marines.  He stopped to watch the Blue Angels fly overhead.
Patrick Kackert, a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marines, was at the 2002 air show on the Chicago lakefront in hopes of recruiting people to the Marines. He stopped to watch the Blue Angels fly overhead.
Lifeguards looks up as the Blue Angels perform over North Avenue Beach during the 48th annual Chicago Air and Water Show  on Aug 19, 2006.
Lifeguards looks up as the Blue Angels perform over North Avenue Beach during the 48th annual Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug 19, 2006.
The Blue Angels perform during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 20, 2017.
The Blue Angels perform during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 20, 2017.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals for the annual Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2015, in Chicago.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals for the annual Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2015, in Chicago.
The Blue Angels during their performance at North Avenue Beach in Chicago in 2002.
The Blue Angels during their performance at North Avenue Beach in Chicago in 2002.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice ahead of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2019.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice ahead of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2019.
The Blue Angels fly over the MLB All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular Field on July 15, 2003.
The Blue Angels fly over the MLB All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular Field on July 15, 2003.
Isabella Hobbs, 96 of Chicago, chats with Blue Angels pilot Tom Frosch, of Detroit, on Aug. 14, 2014. Hobbs worked as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II on C-54 aircraft and was thrilled to view the Blue Angels planes up close.
Isabella Hobbs, 96 of Chicago, chats with Blue Angels pilot Tom Frosch, of Detroit, on Aug. 14, 2014. Hobbs worked as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II on C-54 aircraft and was thrilled to view the Blue Angels planes up close.
The Blue Angels during the Air and Water Show on Chicago's lakefront on Aug. 17, 2012.
The Blue Angels during the Air and Water Show on Chicago’s lakefront on Aug. 17, 2012.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice over Lake Michigan for the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice over Lake Michigan for the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014.
Members of the Blue Angels perform an aerial maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 18, 2012.
Members of the Blue Angels perform an aerial maneuver during the Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 18, 2012.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the upcoming Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach.
The Blue Angels flight team practices for the upcoming Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2014, near North Avenue Beach.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform on the first day of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 19, 2017.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform on the first day of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 19, 2017.
The Blue Angels perform over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The Blue Angels perform over Lake Michigan during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals for this weekend's annual Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2015.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals for this weekend’s annual Air and Water Show on Aug. 14, 2015.
Jake Hernandez, left, 7,  and Tory Durrett, 14, of Hazel Crest, form their hands into the shape of  binoculars to get a better view of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Aug. 16, 2014, during the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Jake Hernandez, left, 7, and Tory Durrett, 14, of Hazel Crest, form their hands into the shape of binoculars to get a better view of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Aug. 16, 2014, during the Chicago Air and Water Show.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a practice run for the Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront on Aug. 16, 2019.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a practice run for the Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront on Aug. 16, 2019.
A Blue Angels jet pilot prepares for takeoff at the airport in Gary on Aug. 13, 2015, before practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
A Blue Angels jet pilot prepares for takeoff at the airport in Gary on Aug. 13, 2015, before practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly a limited performance during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly a limited performance during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
The Blue Angels practice maneuvers over Chicago for the Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2019.
The Blue Angels practice maneuvers over Chicago for the Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2019.
A crew chief member inspects a U.S. Navy Blue Angels plane following a  practice flight at the Gary Jet Center in Gary on Aug. 15, 2019.
A crew chief member inspects a U.S. Navy Blue Angels plane following a practice flight at the Gary Jet Center in Gary on Aug. 15, 2019.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly during a performance during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly during a performance during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
One of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flies past the former John Hancock Tower during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
One of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flies past the former John Hancock Tower during the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach on Aug. 17, 2019, in Chicago.
Team Oracle pilot Sean D. Tucker, left, with passenger Malik Baker, 17, a senior at Chicago Military Academy Bronzeville, fly in formation with the Blue Angels as they practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Team Oracle pilot Sean D. Tucker, left, with passenger Malik Baker, 17, a senior at Chicago Military Academy Bronzeville, fly in formation with the Blue Angels as they practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Visitors stay cool in Lake Michigan as they watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly overhead at the Chicago Air and Water Show.
Visitors stay cool in Lake Michigan as they watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly overhead at the Chicago Air and Water Show.
The Blue Angels perform over Lincoln Park during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The Blue Angels perform over Lincoln Park during the Chicago Air and Water Show on Aug. 15, 2015.
The Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals Aug. 14, 2015, for the Air and Water Show in Chicago.
The Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals Aug. 14, 2015, for the Air and Water Show in Chicago.
A crew chief member guides a Navy Blue Angels jet for takeoff at Gary Jet Center in Gary on Aug. 13, 2015, as practice begins for the Chicago Air and  Water Show.
A crew chief member guides a Navy Blue Angels jet for takeoff at Gary Jet Center in Gary on Aug. 13, 2015, as practice begins for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
F-18 jets belonging to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerobatic team practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show over Lake Michigan.
F-18 jets belonging to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerobatic team practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show over Lake Michigan.
The Blue Angels pass over Logan Square in their salute to front line workers on May 12, 2020.
The Blue Angels pass over Logan Square in their salute to front line workers on May 12, 2020.