PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Friday afternoon, planes will take to the sky around McMinnville as the Oregon International Air Show returns!

The air show is celebrating its 35th year and features the return of the Blue Angels for the first time in eight years.

KOIN 6 News’ Kohr Harlan visited the Aurora State Airport to check in as crews prepare for the exciting weekend.

KOIN 6 New’s Emily Burris also got the chance to fly with the Blue Angels, watch the video above.