The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are taking flight this weekend in New England for the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show.

The F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jets arrived at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth on Tuesday. Organizers said that local residents may notice aircraft rehearsing in the area.

Here's what to know about the air show, which is returning to New Hampshire for the first time since 2012.

When is the Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show?

The air show is on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Gates open at 9 a.m., and flying starts at noon.

Flying will end at 4:15 p.m., with gates closing at 5 p.m.

New Hampshire Air Show performers

The Blue Angels are the stars of the show. They can fly as close as 18 inches apart and reach speeds of nearly 700 mph during perform

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