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Bookmark or Share- Blue Angels Retire Legacy Hornets - NHHCThe US Navy conducted its final flight of the F/A-18 “Legacy” Hornet on 4 November 2020, with the official transition of the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet platform. These jets concluded 34 years of service with a 30-minute flight that took place around Naval Air Station Pensacola, the squadron’s home base.
- Blue Angels A-4 Skyhawks in Formation - NHHCFour Blue Angels A-4 Skyhawks pictured in formation during an air show. The Flight Leader’s airplane (Bureau Number 15033) is currently displayed in the museum’s Blue Angel Atrium. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron flew the A-4 Skyhawk from 1974-1986, the second-longest of any airplane assigned as a demonstration aircraft.
- 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.
- The History of Blue Angels Aircraft: A Photo Essay - NHHCOver the course of 75 years, the more than 500 million people who have seen the Blue Angels perform at air shows around the world have witnessed the power and grace of some of the Navy’s all-time classic aircraft. Presented here are historical images of some of these classic propeller-driven aircraft and thunderous jets flown by the Blue Angels.
- Blue Angels: Performance Maneuvers - NHHCNHHC Blue Angel Focus. Official U.S. Navy Blue Angel Website. Image: 071014-N-5476H-721: The Blue Angels perform their Delta Formation at the Bay Air Show at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, October 14, 2007. They are flying the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
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