Blue Angel "Boss" Wooldridge breaks down the 2024 film
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Published 2024-05-11
In this exclusive interview, "Boss" delves into his Navy career, his time with the Blues, and his involvement in both "Around the World" and "The Blue Angels". He explains (among many other things) how he got his callsign, how the spectacular flying sequences in the new film were achieved, and even gives some much needed advice on how to achieve excellence.
A HUGE thank you to Greg for agreeing to do this interview. I was truly "Glad to be here"!
You can find more about Greg's speaking engagements at johnfoleyinc.com/
Find out more about the new film at www.imax.com/movie/blue-angels
www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Paul-Crowder/dp/B0CV24P…
00:00 Welcome Boss!
00:50 First Experience with the Blues
02:47 Deciding to apply
06:04 Origins of callsign "Rugdance"
08:03 Why make another Blue Angel Documentary?
17:27 First Female Blue Angel Amanda Lee
18:58 Filming Techniques
22:12 Kevin LaRosa and Aerial Filming
25:27 Filming Locations
27:31 Unbelievable Shots in the movie
28:45 The Human Story
31:54 Fat Albert
33:14 1992 European Tour
37:49 Logistics of 1992 European Trip
42:30 Striving for Perfection
45:14 The Power of Optimism
48:24 What do you miss the most?
49:54 Believe in Yourself
50:51 Speaking work
51:31 Only 1 week to see it in IMAX!
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All Comments (21)
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My son is #2 in this movie
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I saw it in the theater today. Please... do NOT wait for this come to Prime Video. Seeing it on an IMAX screen often makes the plane look life-sized. This should win an award for cinematography. Its a great look at the entire team, from the pilots that get all the ooohs and aaahs to the crews that enable the planes to get off the ground. The only thing missing was the smell of jet exhaust.
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The very best IMAX experience I have ever had. This is a must see by all America right now!! Go see it. You will be grateful and humbled by these men and women! I guarantee this!!
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Thank you for having the Boss on the show. I loved the movie. I've been a Blue Angel fan since I was stationed in Pensacola at Corry Station, which is weird since I was in Air Force.
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Watching now. What great interview. As a retired AE-1 I love seeing anything about the blues. The wife and I spent January 2023 camping at NAF El Centro. Got to watch the blues every morning.
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I moved to Pensacola a few years ago. Being from Birmingham our family would vacation here for two weeks every summer beginning in 1970’s. We always went to the summer show. One of the best things about being here now is seeing the Blue Angels practice. My family and I saw the IMAX movie yesterday. When I saw J J Abrams was involved I knew the movie would be great. It absolutely is a great movie. Hoping for an academy award. Inspiring for recruiting..Thank you all for your service!
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"Boss" Wooldridge and "Boss" Barlett are the only two video series I have watched over 15 to 20 times, and they are still fascinating to me. I am a retired USAF Avionics Technician. I have maintained the C-5A, C-141A & B, OA-37B, and OA-10A. I have both sets on DVD. Even though I like the T-Birds, the Blues are my favorite demo team.
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I was fortunate enough to catch an IMAX showing early on during the release, and as having grown up following the Blues, attending airshow after airshow, the closing of this film was very moving. The theater was packed, and it pains me that this was only available for 1 week on IMAX. While my theater couldn't hold everyone, I am truly sorry for those that could not make an IMAX viewing as the applause from the crowd, again during my particular viewing, was immensely powerful -loud and very patriotic. It was as if a rock band was being called out for an encore! Veeery moving indeed given the current social climate with everything occurring around the world. AND as a veteran, of the U.S. Navy no doubt, witnessing the crowds immediate response first hand was truly an honor. My only wish is that I could have documented the gusto applause. Memorable nonetheless. Keep it up America! And God bless our Blues (and T Birds), all active military, and veterans! Thank you ALL for your service!
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Greg is just an outstanding guy. I meet him at TYS show. He was just awesome to talk to. He is just very open and easy to talk with. Thanks Greg for your time. And yes they put on a great show.
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Saw it in I-Max last weekend, incredible movie Makes you proud to be an American Simply the Best of the Best
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Lt Wooldridge was a member of the Fist of the Fleet , VA-25 during the mid-70's flying the A-7E Corsair II . A true gentleman , I am honored to have served with him.
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Just got home from watching the movie. WOW that was off the charts amazing!
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10/10 for this documentary
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Watched the movie at IMAX yesterday. Stunning, spectacular, and inspiring.
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I had the pleasure of having lunch with Greg a few years ago when he did some leadership training for my company. A genuinely good man with a love of life, God and people. That was one of the most memorable days of my life.
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I saw it in the theater and it was spectacular!
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Watched this video two days ago then watched the movie yesterday in IMAX. I'm going again this morning. Absolutely brilliant.
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Boss Wooldridge is so inspiring. After watching Blue Angels Around the World SOS. I tried to apply some of the techniques shown in that movie, to my life. Let me say that is no easy task. Immolate, but never duplicated in my world, but better for it.
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My daughter just made the 2025 maintenance and support team for Blue Angels
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He is everything great about America. His story needs to be seen and heard by everyone.
