Thousands attend NAS Jacksonville Air Show, but traffic frustrations ground some excitement

Thousands of spectators packed NAS Jacksonville on Saturday for the first day of the NAS Jacksonville Air Show, filling the flight line to watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform high-speed maneuvers and aerial stunts overhead.For many attendees, the performances were worth the trip. But getting to the show proved challenging, with some visitors waited in hours-long traffic delays and difficulty finding parking near the base.The air show drew aviation enthusiasts from across the region, with spectators lining the grounds and nearby roadways to catch a glimpse of the military demonstration teams.“I love watching the Blue Angels fly. It’s just an adrenaline rush,” one spectator said as the jets roared overhead.Throughout the day, crowds watched as aircraft performed precision formations, loops and low-altitude flyovers that left many attendees cheering and reaching for their phones to capture the action.Others described the power of the aircraft as unforge