I watched a documentary about the Blue Angels, the Navy’s precision flying team that performs breathtaking demonstrations across the country. Some of their more intricate maneuvers involve flying only 12 inches apart from other planes at 400 miles per hour, leaving no margin of error.
What I found as fascinating as the Blue Angels’ skills was their history. During World War II, Navy pilots played a significant role in the Allies’ offensive and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz did not want the role of Navy aviation to be forgotten. So, in 1946 he ordered the creation of an exhibition team to keep the Navy in the public eye and boost the morale of soldiers. This team evolved into the Blue Angels which still performs precision demonstrations throughout the country today.
Is there an element of your organization that could play a more prominent public relations role for you? Every organization has talent that the public doesn’t usually see. Consider a bit of self-promotion like the Blue Angels to help people see and appreciate the many roles your team plays.
Source: The Blue Angels on Amazon Prime
