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General William J. Fox Airfield (IATA: WJF, ICAO: KWJF, FAA LID: WJF) is a county-owned, public airport in Los Angeles County, California, [1] five miles northwest of Lancaster, California, United States. [1] Locally known as Fox Field, the airport serves the Antelope Valley.
He is the flight leader and commanding officer of the Blue Angels, an elite fighter jet flight demonstration squadron. Armatas graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 and was the commander of Strike Fighter Squadron 105, also known as the "Gunslingers". In 2022 he was named commander of the Blue Angels. His call sign is "Scribe".
July 13 – Western New York Air Show '85 (Niagara Falls International Airport, New York) – Blue Angels Aircraft 5, BuNo 155029, and 6, BuNo 154992, both Douglas A-4F Skyhawks, collided at the top of a loop, killing Lt. Cmdr. Michael Gershon. The other pilot, Lt. Andy Caputi, ejected safely with only minor injuries.
The Blue Angels will be the finale act of each day’s air show, with 3 p.m. takeoffs. Details for attendees Here are some good-to-know details if you plan to attend the air show.
The Blue Angels, formally named the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, are a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy. [1] Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, following the Patrouille de France which formed in 1931.
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Chronicling the eponymous Navy flight squadron across a season of demonstrations, “The Blue Angels” easily ranks near the top of the many Hollywood films to be considered “military ...
Her induction and training as a new Blue Angels pilot was captured in the 2024 film The Blue Angels. [10] [11] Lee's first performance as the Left Wing demo pilot with the Blue Angels took place on March 11, 2023, in El Centro, California. [1] She also performed before an estimated 100,000 people at the MCAS Beaufort Airshow on May 22 and 23 ...