Auburn University students got an unforgettable treat Thursday morning when the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels roared over campus in a special “Good Luck on Finals” flyover.
The rare demonstration, organized for the last week of classes before finals, featured two passes over campus between 8:28 and 8:30 a.m. Among the pilots was Commander Lilly Montana, a 2010 Auburn graduate in political science who was commissioned through Naval ROTC, flying as Blue Angel No. 8.
Thousands of students gathered on Cater Lawn, the Green Space, and Samford Lawn to witness the spectacular display. Auburn University posted a video thanking the unit:
Thank you @BlueAngels 🧡💙#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/7H4SsLwxqY
— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) April 23, 2026
According to the Blue Angels website, “The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country.”
Source: 1819 News
