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2 Nov 2020

Here’s When And Where You Can See The Final Blue Angels Flight in Legacy Hornets

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

The Blue Angels have officially announced plans for their final flight in their F-18 ‘Legacy’ Hornets. The team’s famous Delta formation will perform flybys near their home base of NAS Pensacola on Wednesday, November 4th at 4pm. This special ‘beach buzz’ will serve as a final celebration of the older-model Hornets, which are being replaced… Read more

30 Oct 2020

Blue Angels Plan Special ‘Beach Buzz’ Send-Off For Legacy Hornets Before Saying Goodbye

by RyanS | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 5

Update – The initially denying the plans, the Blue Angels have officially announced the time and route of the flyover which matches our original post. The only difference appears to be that any Super Hornets and Fat Albert may not participate. Be sure to check our new blog post for a map of the route!… Read more

27 Jul 2020

The First Blue Angels Super Hornet Has Arrived In Pensacola

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Popular Posts, US Navy Blue Angels | 8

The US Navy Blue Angels welcomed their first F/A-18E Super Hornet to their home base at NAS Pensacola today! Former Blue Angel “Boss” and current Director of the Blue Angels Super Hornet Transition Team, Capt. Eric Doyle, flew the aircraft from Cecil Field in Jacksonville to Pensacola. He was greeted on the ramp by members… Read more

17 Jun 2020

New Updates And Details On Blue Angels Super Hornet Transition

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

Despite the numerous changes the coronavirus has brought to the airshow circuit this year, the Blue Angels transition to the Super Hornet appears to be on schedule. In an interview with WEAR, VX-23 Flight Test Project Officer Lt. Sean Cawley said the first F/A-18E Super Hornet for the Blues is now undergoing testing and evaluation… Read more