Blue Angels

10 Jun 2016

US Navy F/A-18 Hornet Teams Fill In For Blue Angels, Honor Fallen Pilot

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

When the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration teams perform in place of the Blue Angels over the next two weekends, their performances will be dedicated to the memory of Capt. Jeff Kuss, the Blue Angel pilot who was killed in a crash last week. The teams from VFA-106 and VFA-122 were tasked to fill… Read more

9 Jun 2016

Candlelight Vigil To Honor Fallen Blue Angel Tonight In Pensacola

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, Miscellaneous | 0

Thursday night, the citizens of Pensacola, FL and the surrounding area are invited to gather at Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park for a candlelight vigil to honor Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss. The vigil will begin at 7:30pm central daylight time. Admiral Anderson from the Blue Angels association will start off the evening by welcoming everyone. Following… Read more

8 Jun 2016

Thunderbirds and Blue Angels Announce Show Cancellations

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 2

Following crashes at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and in Smyrna, TN, the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels have officially announced cancellations of their performances in the coming weeks as both teams undergo a safety stand down. We have already reported on the Syracuse International Air Show, which was scheduled to host… Read more

3 Jun 2016

Blue Angels To Stand Down Following Crash, But The Great Tennessee Airshow Will Be Held

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 0

The 2016 Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN will go on this weekend as scheduled following yesterday’s fatal Blue Angel crash during practice. The Blue Angels will obviously not be performing as they mourn their teammate and observe a safety stand down to investigate the incident. Airshows are massive investments and canceling at the last… Read more

2 Jun 2016

Blue Angel 6 Killed In Crash During Smyrna, TN Practice

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams | 67

We are sad to report that Captain Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel 6, has been killed in a crash today at the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN. He was performing as part of a practice routine for this weekend’s airshow. Eyewitness accounts say the aircraft impacted the ground at a nearby golf course while attempting… Read more

8 May 2016

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cancels Blue Angels Performance In Nebraska

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 0

Typically, when the Blue Angels are forced to cancel a demonstration, it’s due to rain or low clouds. However, on Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska, the cancellation was due to smoke. To be able to perform, the Blue Angels must have at least three nautical miles of visibility horizontally from the designated show center point. Saturday… Read more

25 Apr 2016

Great Tennessee Airshow Announces Full Performer Lineup

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows | 0

The Great Tennessee Air Show has announced its complete lineup for the 2016 show happening Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport near Nashville, TN. The US Navy Blue Angels will be the headlining act, with the USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and the Brietling Jet Team also on site. In… Read more

1 Apr 2016

US Navy Blue Angels And USAF Thunderbirds Adopt Chemtrail Smoke To Aid Recruitment

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Miscellaneous | 10

Chemtrails aren’t just for airliners anymore! Unconfirmed reports have surfaced today that the US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds have begun using a new type of airshow smoke this year. The smoke will contain chemicals, such as Dihydrogen Monoxide, designed to induce a strong sense of awe and patriotism in anyone exposed… Read more

29 Mar 2016

US Navy Blue Angels Add Pocono Raceway To 2016 Schedule

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 10

UPDATE: The airshow has been canceled. Please see our newer post for details: 2016 Blue Angels Airshow At Pocono Raceway Canceled ORIGINAL POST: The US Navy Blue Angels have filled one of the open weekends on their 2016 appearance schedule. The team will now be performing at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA on… Read more

11 Mar 2016

US Navy Blue Angels Mark 70 Years Of Airshow Excellence

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Popular Posts | 4

Saturday marks the start of the US Navy Blue Angels’ 70th airshow season. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the establishment of the team on April 24th, 1946, and they flew their first show at Craig Field in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 15th of that year. Since that time, the Blue… Read more