Blue Angels

31 Aug 2018

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, And Snowbirds Combine For Incredible 21-Ship Mass Formation

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Popular Posts, US Air Force Thunderbirds, US Navy Blue Angels | 4

In an historic moment, the US Navy Blue Angels, US Air Force Thunderbirds, and Canadian Forces Snowbirds joined together in a massive formation yesterday near Lake Erie. The three teams have crossed paths and flown jointly before, but this is believed to be the first and only time that all 21(!) display aircraft have shared… Read more

14 Aug 2018

The Blue Angels’ Super Hornet Transition Is Still Years Away

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

Fans of the US Navy Blue Angels expecting to see the team perform in Super Hornets will have to wait several more years at least. The Department of Defense announced today that Boeing has been awarded a contract for the documentation and kits to convert nine single-seat F/A-18Es and two dual-seat F/A-18Fs to Blue Angel… Read more

2 Aug 2018

Blue Angels Announce New Officers and Demonstration Pilots for 2019

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 2

The US Navy Blue Angels have announced new team members for the 2019 season. The squadron selected three F/A-18 demonstration pilots, an events coordinator, flight surgeon, and supply officer to replace outgoing team members. Each officer was recommended for selection by Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Gregory Harris, and ultimately approved by Commander,… Read more

13 Jul 2018

Fat Albert May Return to Airshows This Weekend at Pensacola Beach

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

Those attending the Pensacola Beach airshow this weekend may get to see a sight that has been missing from shows for quite awhile- Fat Albert! Earlier this year, we reported on the potential of Bert returning to shows this summer. In an interview with NewsRadio 1620, Major Mark Montgomery said the team has been working… Read more

9 Jun 2018

Blue Angels Preparing Fat Albert For Return To Airshows This Summer

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 2

Could Fat Albert, the US Navy Blue Angels’ C-130 transport, return to airshows soon? There are several indications that say yes! During an interview with NewsRadio1620 on May 30th, Commander Doyle (Blue Angel #1) said that the team is working on getting the current Fat Albert repaired and operational – potentially in time for the… Read more

1 Jun 2018

Memorial To Honor Blue Angel Pilot Nears Completion, Public Dedication

by RickyM | posted in: Miscellaneous | 0

The finishing touches are being put on a memorial to honor Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, who was killed when his F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a practice flight demonstration in Smyrna, Tennessee in June 2016. Kuss, who was in his second year on the team, was loved by many. He also was popular in the media,… Read more

23 May 2018

Canadian Snowbirds Visit Blue Angels, Perform In Pensacola

by RickyM | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 1

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds made a visit to NAS Pensacola, home of the US Navy Blue Angels, ahead of their show in Anderson, SC. The team arrived Sunday night, and joined the Blues in ‘buzzing the beach’, their tradition when returning home from a show. Because the Snowbirds were low on fuel, the teams did… Read more

9 May 2018

Canadian Forces Snowbirds To Visit Blue Angels, Perform For Pensacola

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 1

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be making a rare and surprise appearance at NAS Pensacola next week! The team will be performing demonstrations over the base on May 15 and 16. The Blue Angels also have practice demonstrations those days, but their May 15th (and May 18th) performances are shown as not open to the… Read more

3 Apr 2018

New Details On Blue Angels’ Fat Albert Replacement Process

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 3

In a statement to NewsRadio 1620 in Pensacola, Naval Air Systems Command, commonly known as NavAir, confirmed that they are looking to the Royal Air Force for a replacement for a new Fat Albert. The new report sheds a little more light on the situation after the original news that the RAF was listed in… Read more

23 Mar 2018

Blue Angels Look To Royal Air Force For Replacement Fat Albert Aircraft

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 3

“Fat Albert” could soon be traveling with the Blue Angels, thanks in part to the Royal Air Force. FBO.gov, the Federal Government’s Contracting website posted a contract notice looking for an urgent replacement for the Blue’s current Bert. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with the… Read more