The team retired its previous Fat Albert, C-130T BUNO 164763, on May 23, 2019. The new Blue Angels Fat Albert is…
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From Skyhawk to Hornet: video features Interview with Gil Rud, the last A-4 Flight Leader of the Blue Angels who led the team’s transition to the F/A-18
by Dario LeoneGil Rud served as the last A-4 Skyhawk Flight Leader of the Blue Angels in 1986 and then led the team’s…
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AirshowsCold War EraMilitary Aviation
The story behind Van Halen music video for Dreams featuring Blue Angels in the A-4 Skyhawks
by Dario LeoneMcDonnell Douglas gave Warner Bros. decade-old stock footage of the Blue Angels flying the iconic A-4F Skyhawk II and Warner Bros…
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AirshowsCold War EraMilitary Aviation
Man on A Missile: Former Blue Angels CO explains why the Team chose the A-4 Skyhawk to Replace the F-4 Phantom
by Dario Leone“The overall weight reduction was significant. We ended up with an airplane that weighed 11,300 pounds [dry] and we had an…
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AirshowsMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
U.S. Navy to modify 18 Early Production F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for Blue Angels
by Dario LeoneMost importantly for fans, Blue Angels airshow season next year will be shorten while the 2021 will start later to help…
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The Blue Angel suspension follows Tuesday’s unrelated announcement about the Air Force’s firing of Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik A member belonging…
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AirshowsMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
Blue Angels Diamond and Solos could each drop one maneuver after Team’s Transition to Super Hornet
by Dario LeoneOne maneuver is likely to be modified or dropped: one proposal is for the diamond and solos to each drop one…
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The cuts would go well beyond the Blue Angels, forcing the Marine Corps to make structural changes As reported by Defense…
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AirshowsMilitary Aviation
Boeing receives contract to convert 11 F/A-18E/Fs into Blue Angel configuration
by Dario LeoneStarting from 2022, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will be flying the F/A-18E during airshows Starting from 2022, the U.S. Navy’s…
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AirshowsMilitary Aviation
CAN YOU NAME THIS AIRCRAFT FROM ITS COCKPIT? HOWEVER OPEN THE POST AND LEARN SOMETHING MORE ABOUT THIS COOL PICTURE
by Dario LeoneThe Blue Angels announced last year that they will upgrade to Super Hornet soon Taken on Jun. 30, 2017 from inside…
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