U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots broke out of formation and landed immediately after two of their jets touched while practicing a maneuver that puts them in extremely close proximity. Jets Nos. 1 and 3 made contactwhile training at their home base at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, said Lt. Michelle …
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The funny video in this post shows actor Rob Riggle trying to get a role in Top Gun: Maverick by shooting an auditioning tape, flying in the back seat of a U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet on May 6, 2014. Robert Allen Riggle Jr. is an American actor, comedian, …
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on 15 July U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced 2020 officer selections. Among them is Marine Maj. Frank Zastoupil, who flew an F-35B for the Corps but will pilot an F/A-18 for the Blue Angels. The squadron selected two F/A-18 demonstration pilots, two C-130 pilots, a maintenance officer, and public affairs …
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On May 23, 2019, we announced that U.S. Navy Blue Angels retire Fat Albert C-130 Hercules after more than 30,000 flight hours in 17 years. The old “Fat Albert” has flown her last show. The BUNO 164763, was with the team since 2002 and was the last C-130 to conduct …
Read More » U.S. Navy Blue Angels retire Fat Albert C-130 Hercules after more than 30,000 flight hours in 17 years. The current “Fat Albert” has flown her last show. This current airframe, BUNO 164763, has been with the team since 2002 and was the last C-130 to conduct a jet-assisted take-off (JATO). …
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The Blue Angels is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The Blue Angels are stationed at NAS Pensacola & NAF El Centro. Here are Interesting facts about U.S Navy Blue Angels The Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the establishment of …
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The “Thunderbirds” is the United States Air Force flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the airforce. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Thunderbirds was Created 65 years ago in 1953 The Blue Angels is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration …
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