Hornet

8 Apr 2018

2018 CF-18 Demonstration Jet Debuts With Beautiful “NORAD 60” Paint Scheme

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 0

Take a look at this beautiful jet! The Royal Canadian Air Force took the wraps off of the special paint scheme developed for the 2018 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team this past week. Although illustrations of the design were shared in January, the finished aircraft was debuted publicly in a ceremony at CFB Cold Lake on… Read more

27 Jan 2018

Blue Angels Add “New” F/A-18B Hornet To Squadron

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

The Blue Angels have a new jet in their squadron! The Blues announced Friday that they’ve taken acquisition of BUNO 162419, a two-seat F/A-18B Hornet. While this jet is new to the team, it is not new to the fleet. All of the US Navy Blue Angels aircraft are former fleet aircraft. Pictures online show… Read more

19 Jan 2018

Stunning Paint Scheme For 2018 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Jet Unveiled

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 0

The Royal Canadian Air Force has just released an illustration of the coming 2018 CF-18 Hornet demonstration team paint scheme! This amazing, full-aircraft design is intended to celebrate 60 years of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. The specially painted aircraft will be the team’s primary demonstration aircraft throughout the season. Make sure… 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

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

6 Dec 2017

US Navy Forum Teases Return Of Legacy Flights In 2018 – And More!

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 1

The jet team/military demo schedules are the highlight of each annual International Council of Airshows (ICAS) convention, but the military forums and presentations also have some interesting bits of info for fans. This year the Navy forum in particular yielded some very interesting and exciting news items. First, the F/A-18C Hornet (AKA Baby Hornet or… Read more

4 Dec 2017

US Navy Blue Angels 2019 Preliminary Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 51

Here is the preliminary 2019 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 2018 when an updated 2019 schedule is released! Preliminary 2019 Appearance Schedule – US Navy … Read more

4 Dec 2017

US Navy Blue Angels 2018 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 167

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the US Navy Blue Angels! Will you see them in 2018? 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 – for the latest updates please be sure… Read more

4 Dec 2017

Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team 2018 Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 0

Here is the 2018 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team! Will you see them in 2018? 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 – for the latest updates please… Read more

28 Oct 2017

Smyrna Breaks Ground On Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial For Fallen Blue Angel Pilot

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

The construction of a memorial to honor a fallen Blue Angel has begun. Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss was killed on June 2nd, 2016 when his Blue Angels jet crashed during a Thursday afternoon practice demonstration in Tennessee. In his memory, the town of Smyrna plans to erect a permanent memorial. The groundbreaking ceremony, held October… Read more