Blue Angels F4 Phantom Team Photographer, Ron Rentfrow (1970 - 1973)
Ron Rentfrow was the official photographer assigned to the Blue Angels from 1970 to 1973. During this episode of the podcast, Ron shares insights behind some of the most iconic moments during the F4 era of the Blue Angels, including the team's visits to Panama, Ecuador, and Hawaii. He also shares his experience documenting some of the more terrifying moments during his tenure, including multiple pilot ejections. Ron also provides his perspective of what it was like to work with team leaders Harley Hall, Don Bentley, and Skip Umstead, as well as pilots Jim Maslowski, JD Davis, and Ernie Christensen. Finally, Ron discusses the unfortunate events that took place at Lakehurst, NJ in the Summer of 1973 that led to the Blue Angels premature end of flying the F4 Phantom.
