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Bookmark or Share- F/A-18 Hornet (Blue Angels) - NHHCBlue Angels Hornet at a Glance. The F/A-18 Hornet has served the Blue Angels since 1987, the longest tenure of any airplane types assigned to the U.S Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. The Hornets assigned to the Blue Angels have reached their limit when it comes to operational flying from aircraft carriers.
- Blue Angels Atrium - NHHCCompleted with the Museum's Phase III expansion in 1990, the 75 foot tall Atrium is a stunning centerpiece connecting the South and West Wings. Surrounded by generations of naval training aircraft, the Atrium is home to a formation of historic Blue Angels aircraft frozen in time, and is regularly used for military and civilian functions.
- The History of Blue Angels Aircraft: A Photo Essay - NHHCThe Blue Angels flew two versions of the Panther (the F9F-2 and F9F-5), the first jet operated by the team. With its ranks including some of the most experienced jet pilots in the Navy when the Korean War started, the team disbanded in 1950 to serve as the nucleus of Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), nicknamed “Satan’s Kittens,” flying ...
- Blue Angels: Performance Maneuvers - NHHCThree months after establishment in April 1946, the flight exhibition team's first performance took place on June 15. The Blue Angels name was introduced a month later. The first performances simulated World War II battles with an SNJ-5 Texan repainted to resemble a Japanese A6M Zero. The Texan was named "Beetle Bomb" and served until 1950.
- Blue Angels: Aircraft and Personnel - NHHCThe first Blue Angels aircraft flown in July 1946 was the F6F-5 Hellcat aircraft, a veteran of World War II. Just a few months later, the team transitioned to the F8F Bearcat aircraft. In the fall of 1948, the flight team moved to Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. In 1949, the team relocated to Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Florida. Also in the year the insignia of the Blue Angels ...
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