I used to like to build model airplanes when I was a kid. I always loved the Blue Angels kit with the 4 planes (Phantom F-4's) and the formation stand that came with it showing them in the diamond formation.
I just saw this article on the net and it brought back those memories and had some interesting information on how technical they are to pull off... Amazing.... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
This is obviously a promo, but has some interesting information on them:
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The Blue Angels: Striking Fear In The Hearts Of Americas Enemies At 600MPH
The Blue Angels talent remains strong, bold, and blue. As the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world, its safe to say Blue Angels will be around for your great grandchildren as they were for your great grandparents. Featuring the best avaition talent the Marines and Navy have to offer, Blue Angels bring their staggering percision to an airshow that has to be seen to be believed. If you happen to be unaware of their professionalism and excellence, have no fear as were covering what you should know before witnessing an impressive diamond formation a few hundred feet off the ground. With this being said, heres a look at our legendary Blue Angels.
Who Are The Blue Angels?
Blue Angels are the United States Navy flight demonstration squadron, featuring aviatiors from the Marines and Navy. The Blue Angels demonstration (consisting of six pilots) fly the F/A-18 Hornet and employ techinques, stunts, and practices used since their creation in 1946. A standard show season lasts from March through November.
Blue Angels Origin
The Blue Angels was formed in 1946, placing them behind the French Patrouille de France as the oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world using the same name since inception. They were originally called the Navy Flight Exhibition Team, but the name was coined by one of the pilots after coming across a nightclub titled The Blue Angel in an issue of The New Yorker magazine.
However, the name change wasnt offically coined until a performance in Omaha, Nebraska when the Navy Flight Exhibition Team was referred to as Blue Angels on July 21st, 1946. For show and stunt preparation, the new and returning pilots train during the winter and run two sessions a day for six days a week. This training is necessary for safety reasons and the fact that they reach an audience of over eleven million a year who all expect to be impressed for this legendary show. With so many fans of these flying sensations their events tend to get a bit crowded. That is why safety and practice are of the utmost importance at these air shows.
Such stunts Blue Angels perform are:
Diamond Formation The diamond formation requires the pilots to maintain an eighteen inch wing-tip to canopy separation from other aircrafts in the formation.
Flying Upside Down Thats right, the stuff thats normally reserved to Hollywood magic is completely real at a Blue Angels airshow.
Barrel Rolls This maneuver consists of the plane making a full rotation on its lateral and longitudinal axes, yet remaining in a straight path. If youre on land, it looks as if the plane is doing a loop and a roll.
Knife-Edge Pass A good seat watching this stunt could make you soil yourself. The stunt consists of two planes coming at each other with one at a slightly higher elevation. This illusion makes the planes appear as if theyre attempting a head on collision.
Blue Angels colors root from their original design in 1949. The insignia was created by Lt. Cmdr. R. E. Dusty Rhodes and Virginia Porter before it was approved by the Chief of Naval Operations. The colors have remained the same throughout Blue Angel history, but the colors were once all yellow (nearly) in 1949.
Blue Angels History
These flying stuntmen have seen a lot in the past few decades, so heres a quick look at a few of the standout moments in the Blue Angel timeline:
The Blues performed frequently in the early 50s until the Korean war, in which the pilot shortage forced the airmen into combat. In combat, many of the Blues airmen formed the core of Satans Kittens.
In 1956, the Blues added a sixth member to their flight team, with the number of airmen remaining the same ever since.
On their 40th anniversary, the Blue Angels unveiled the F/A-18 Hornet, which is currently their present aircraft.
In 1986 the first African-American Blue Angel (LCDR Donnie Cochran) was added to the force. He would appear in 1993 as a team leader.
In 2006, the Blue Angels celebrated their sixtieth anniversary.
In 2014, the Blues added Marine Corps Captain Kate Higgins, the first female pilot to join the Blue Angels.
So considering the information above, if you happen to have an opportunity to see the Blue Angels dont pass it up. If youre not already sold on how great of a show it is, the 260 million international spectators (over the past 60 plus years) will likely tell you why the Blue Angels are worth it.
http://holyhorsepower.com/the-blue-angels/
Here's the video showing some of the stunts from the inside of the cockpit:
[ame]https://youtu.be/u4D0yx4DvBk[/ame]
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I always did like the Blue Angels and their counterparts, the Thunderbirds...
I just saw this article on the net and it brought back those memories and had some interesting information on how technical they are to pull off... Amazing.... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
This is obviously a promo, but has some interesting information on them:
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The Blue Angels: Striking Fear In The Hearts Of Americas Enemies At 600MPH
The Blue Angels talent remains strong, bold, and blue. As the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world, its safe to say Blue Angels will be around for your great grandchildren as they were for your great grandparents. Featuring the best avaition talent the Marines and Navy have to offer, Blue Angels bring their staggering percision to an airshow that has to be seen to be believed. If you happen to be unaware of their professionalism and excellence, have no fear as were covering what you should know before witnessing an impressive diamond formation a few hundred feet off the ground. With this being said, heres a look at our legendary Blue Angels.
Who Are The Blue Angels?
Blue Angels are the United States Navy flight demonstration squadron, featuring aviatiors from the Marines and Navy. The Blue Angels demonstration (consisting of six pilots) fly the F/A-18 Hornet and employ techinques, stunts, and practices used since their creation in 1946. A standard show season lasts from March through November.
Blue Angels Origin
The Blue Angels was formed in 1946, placing them behind the French Patrouille de France as the oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world using the same name since inception. They were originally called the Navy Flight Exhibition Team, but the name was coined by one of the pilots after coming across a nightclub titled The Blue Angel in an issue of The New Yorker magazine.
However, the name change wasnt offically coined until a performance in Omaha, Nebraska when the Navy Flight Exhibition Team was referred to as Blue Angels on July 21st, 1946. For show and stunt preparation, the new and returning pilots train during the winter and run two sessions a day for six days a week. This training is necessary for safety reasons and the fact that they reach an audience of over eleven million a year who all expect to be impressed for this legendary show. With so many fans of these flying sensations their events tend to get a bit crowded. That is why safety and practice are of the utmost importance at these air shows.
Such stunts Blue Angels perform are:
Diamond Formation The diamond formation requires the pilots to maintain an eighteen inch wing-tip to canopy separation from other aircrafts in the formation.
Flying Upside Down Thats right, the stuff thats normally reserved to Hollywood magic is completely real at a Blue Angels airshow.
Barrel Rolls This maneuver consists of the plane making a full rotation on its lateral and longitudinal axes, yet remaining in a straight path. If youre on land, it looks as if the plane is doing a loop and a roll.
Knife-Edge Pass A good seat watching this stunt could make you soil yourself. The stunt consists of two planes coming at each other with one at a slightly higher elevation. This illusion makes the planes appear as if theyre attempting a head on collision.
Blue Angels colors root from their original design in 1949. The insignia was created by Lt. Cmdr. R. E. Dusty Rhodes and Virginia Porter before it was approved by the Chief of Naval Operations. The colors have remained the same throughout Blue Angel history, but the colors were once all yellow (nearly) in 1949.
Blue Angels History
These flying stuntmen have seen a lot in the past few decades, so heres a quick look at a few of the standout moments in the Blue Angel timeline:
The Blues performed frequently in the early 50s until the Korean war, in which the pilot shortage forced the airmen into combat. In combat, many of the Blues airmen formed the core of Satans Kittens.
In 1956, the Blues added a sixth member to their flight team, with the number of airmen remaining the same ever since.
On their 40th anniversary, the Blue Angels unveiled the F/A-18 Hornet, which is currently their present aircraft.
In 1986 the first African-American Blue Angel (LCDR Donnie Cochran) was added to the force. He would appear in 1993 as a team leader.
In 2006, the Blue Angels celebrated their sixtieth anniversary.
In 2014, the Blues added Marine Corps Captain Kate Higgins, the first female pilot to join the Blue Angels.
So considering the information above, if you happen to have an opportunity to see the Blue Angels dont pass it up. If youre not already sold on how great of a show it is, the 260 million international spectators (over the past 60 plus years) will likely tell you why the Blue Angels are worth it.
http://holyhorsepower.com/the-blue-angels/
Here's the video showing some of the stunts from the inside of the cockpit:
[ame]https://youtu.be/u4D0yx4DvBk[/ame]
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I always did like the Blue Angels and their counterparts, the Thunderbirds...
