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4 Feb 2019

Former Blue Angel Explains Super Hornet Transition Plans, Talks New Routine

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

We now know a lot more about the US Navy Blue Angels‘ coming transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet thanks to former Blue Angel #1 Captain Ryan Bernacchi. He spoke to Newsradio 1620 in the team’s hometown of Pensacola, FL recently, and explained not only the difference between the team’s current F/A-18 “Legacy” Hornets and… Read more

22 Jan 2019

BREAKING: US Navy Blue Angels Pilot Suffers Landing Mishap In El Centro

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

An unnamed pilot of the US Navy Blue Angels was thankfully uninjured after a landing mishap at NAF El Centro today. The pilot was landing at the base when the aircraft’s main landing gear failed to extend properly. The pilot was able to make an emergency landing with the F-18 Hornet without injuring himself or… Read more

18 Jan 2019

New Photo Album – Airshow London 2018

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album is from Airshow London 2018 in London, Ontario. Check it out here: Airshow London 2018 – Ryan Sundheimer Also be sure to check out our video playlist from the event!

4 Dec 2018

US Navy Blue Angels 2019 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 74

Here is the 2019 airshow schedule for the US Navy Blue Angels! Will you see them in 2019? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – make sure to check out our airshow… Read more

4 Dec 2018

US Navy Blue Angels 2020 Preliminary Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 26

Here is the preliminary 2020 airshow schedule for the US Navy Blue Angels! This schedule has been released on a preliminary basis only, and will likely see notable changes. Please make sure to check back with us in December of 2019 when an updated 2020 schedule is released! Preliminary US Navy Blue Angels 2020 Appearance … Read more

23 Oct 2018

New Photo Album – Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival 2018

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album from the 2018 Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, MI. This relaxed event is always one of our favorites because they treat the crowd right! Check it out here: Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon… 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

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

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

9 Jan 2018

US Navy Blue Angels Delta Flyover Planned For San Diego This Week

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

Heads up San Diego! The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing a delta formation flyover this Thursday during a Change of Command ceremony for the Commander of Naval Air Forces (CNAF). Naval Base Coronado shared the news on Facebook earlier today. The six blue and gold jets will fly over Naval Air Station (NAS)… Read more