Jan 25, 2025 · F/A-18 Super Hornet. The Blue Angels began operating the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2020. The Super Hornet is an enlarged and advanced version of the F/A-18C/D Hornet.

2 days ago · The US Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron has proudly flown the F/A-18 Hornet since 1986, but began transition to the F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2020.. Blue Angels prefer Super Hornet over Legacy Hornet. Adam Daymude, former US Navy EA-18G Growler pilot, explains on Quora; ‘Here is my pedigree: Growler pilot, Top Gun (for Growlers), and at one point in time knew half of the Blues ...

Apr 17, 2021 · The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet (Rhinos) these days. But how much do you really know about their current steeds?

Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, following the Patrouille de France which formed in 1931. The team has six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilots. They fly the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.

Aug 5, 2022 · After a two year hiatus, The Blue Angels are returning to Seattle for the Boeing Seafair Air Show Aug. 5-7 during which they'll fly a new combat jet: the F/A-18 Super Hornet. It's a larger...

Dec 29, 2020 · The Blue Angels will start flying F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter jets in 2021, replacing the legacy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets that the flight demonstration team has flown for 34 years.

Nov 10, 2020 · The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron — the “Blue Angels” — have retired their F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and will transition to the F/A/-18 Super Hornet for the 2021 show season....

Jul 28, 2020 · The Blue Angels are replacing their aging F/A-18C/D aircraft with 11 new Super Hornets by 2021, in time for the demonstration team's 75th anniversary. The squadron has been flying Hornets...

Posted by U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Saturday, March 11, 2017. HISTORY | AIRCRAFT. Flight Demonstration Aircraft. ... F/A-18 Super Hornet E/F 2020 - Present; Support Aircraft. ... R5C Commando 1953; R5D Skymaster 1956 - 1968; C-121 Super Constellation 1969 - 1970; C-130 Hercules 1970 - 2020; C-130 J Super Hercules 2020 - PRESENT; Miscellaneous ...

Jul 30, 2020 · The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron -- better known as the Blue Angels -- this week received their first F/A-18 Super Hornet, a cutting-edge plane that will replace the older...