Look up next week: The Blue Angels are coming to central Pa. with a major announcement

If you hear or see planes flying over Dauphin County next week, it could be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

On Dec. 3, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are returning to central Pennsylvania in preparation for another round of air shows in 2026.

Flying into the Harrisburg International Airport will be Blue Angels pilots #8 Lieutenant Commander Lillian “Lunchbox” Montana and Blue Angel #7 Lieutenant Ronny “Downy” Hafeza.

The two will be in Middletown to talk to the press and airport officials, and to promote the 2026 Air Show tour. The Blue Angels pride themselves on putting on an air show that demonstrates “precision flying,” as all the pilots work together to show off seamless flying skills.

At times during the Blue Angels’ performance earlier this year , the jets seemed to be flying so closely