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The aircraft silhouettes change as the team changes aircraft. [1] The Blue Angels transitioned from propeller-driven aircraft to blue and gold jet aircraft (Grumman F9F-2B Panther) in August 1949. [27] The Blue Angels demonstration teams began wearing leather jackets and special colored flight suits with the Blue Angels insignia, in 1952.
In 1962, 32 of the 50 R7V-1 aircraft in Naval service were transferred to the Air Force, being re-designated the C-121G. The remaining 18 in Naval service were redesignated C-121J. One C-121J was later used by the Blue Angels until it was replaced by a Lockheed C-130 Hercules in 1971.
On 25 August 1946, the Blue Angels converted to the Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat and introduced the famous "diamond" formation. The F8F prototypes were ordered in November 1943 and first flew on 21 August 1944, a mere nine months later.
A-4F Skyhawk of the Blue Angels U.S. Navy aerobatic team in 1975 The A-4's nimble performance also made it suitable to replace the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II when the Navy downsized its aircraft for the Blue Angels demonstration team, until McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets were available in the 1980s.
Daniel, the Blue Angels' public affairs officer, said she consulted with expert colleagues who estimated that the jet seen in the photo would have been flying at an approximate altitude of 600 ...
The Blue Angels' support plane is a Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport, nicknamed Fat Albert. U.S. Navy Blue Angels; USMC Fat Albert (C-130 Hercules) US Army Golden Knights; F/A-18F Super Hornet; U.S. Navy Legacy Flight; F-15E Strike Eagle; Red Eagle Air Sports (Pitts Special) Gene Soucy (Grumman Ag Cat) Teresa Stokes Wingwalking; B-17 Flying ...
During their aerobatic demonstration, the Blues fly six F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, split into the Diamond Formation (Blue Angels 1 through 4) and the Lead and Opposing Solos (Blue Angels 5 and 6).
Video released by the company shows the massive plane taking off in a nearly vertical position and then rolling from side to side like a Blue Angels' plane.