Practice

9 Apr 2018

USAF Thunderbirds Cancel Appearance At Wings Over Columbus 2018

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 1

The USAF Thunderbirds have canceled their planned appearance at the 2018 Wings Over Columbus airshow at Columbus AFB in Mississippi. The move was announced in a video update by Thunderbird #1 following the death of Thunderbird #4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, in a crash during practice last week. The team had previously announced they were… Read more

5 Apr 2018

Thunderbird #4 Killed In F-16 Crash Near Creech AFB

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 0

The US Air Force has released the name of the Thunderbird pilot killed in yesterday’s F-16 crash in Nevada. Thunderbird #4, Major Stephen Del Bagno, was killed in the crash that occurred while the team was practicing their airshow routine near Creech AFB. He was in his first of two seasons with the team, which… Read more

4 Apr 2018

Thunderbird F-16 Crashes In Nevada; Pilot Killed

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 7

UPDATE: The name of the pilot has been released. ORIGINAL POST: An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet belonging to the US Air Force Thunderbirds crashed Wednesday inside the military’s Nevada Test and Training Range outside of Nellis AFB. The pilot of the jet was killed, however, the name has not been released yet pending next of… Read more

26 Jan 2018

Blue Angels Release 2018 Pensacola Practice Schedule

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 40

The US Navy Blue Angels have released their 2018 Pensacola practice schedule! Although the team travels the country during the year, they return home to NAS Pensacola in Florida most weeks. In order to stay proficient in their demanding routine, they traditionally fly practice performances over the base on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during airshow season… Read more

7 Jan 2018

Blue Angels Return To El Centro For 2018 Winter Training Period

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 7

The Blue Angels have returned to their winter home at Naval Air Facility El Centro in California! The team flew into the base, located about 87 miles east of San Diego, on January 3rd. They’ll remain at El Centro throughout January, February, and early March, flying several flights a day to perfect the demonstration. The… Read more

11 Aug 2017

Blue Angels Rock Oshkosh, Discuss Super Hornet Transition Plans

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

Oshkosh always has an award winning lineup and many highlights through the week. This year – the show was home to another first. For the first time ever, the United States Navy Blue Angels flew a full demonstration in the skies over Oshkosh. The team arrived Wednesday afternoon during the afternoon airshow, announcing their presence… Read more

2 May 2017

US Air Force Thunderbirds Visit US Navy Blue Angels In Pensacola For Joint Training, Formation Photo Flight

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

Jet team fans in Florida got a rare treat last week when the US Air Force Thunderbirds popped in for a visit with the US Navy Blue Angels and their home base in Pensacola. The two teams rarely cross paths during the airshow season, but do try to arrange some time together each year to… Read more

26 Mar 2017

US Navy Blue Angels – NAS Pensacola Practice Show Schedule For 2017

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 24

Last week, the US Navy Blue Angels returned to NAS Pensacola in Florida following their winter training period at NAF El Centro in California. Now that the team is home, they will soon begin their regular practice flights over the base. They fly these shows in between airshow appearances to maintain their legendary level of… Read more