“does the navy and Air Force really gain that from the loss of equipment and life supporting these types of shows!!!”
Perhaps the best recruiting tool they have.
Maybe, bud maybe not. I suspect movies like "Top Gun" reach a far greater audience and have a more positive effect upon recruiting. Same with some of the recent war movies.
Hollywood was the best recruiter during WWII.
They really are. When the Blues fly down here in Pensacola it is the go to event. Happens twice per year and is attended by folks from all over the world. I-10 from Mobile to Pensacola is absolutely bumper to bumper... at 75 mph!! That’s driving.
Skilled pilots.