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United States · Aerobatics

# Blue AngelsBlue Angels

The US Navy’s flight demonstration team. Its blue and gold Super Hornets perform tight formations and opposing passes in a programme of formation and solo aerobatics.

<dl>

<dt>Country</dt>
<dd>United States</dd>

<dt>The story begins</dt>
<dd>1946</dd>

<dt>Aircraft</dt>
<dd>F/A-18E/F Super Hornet</dd>

<dt>Aircraft category</dt>
<dd>Carrier-based fighters</dd></dl>

History and features

## About the team

The team was established in 1946. Its first display season flying F/A-18 Super Hornets took place in 2021, marking its 75th anniversary.

Aircraft

## F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Aircraft category: carrier-based fighters. Aircraft types and variants may change over a team’s history. Check the team’s programme for the aircraft and formation used in a particular display.

Where the team performs

## Airshows featuring the team

Examples of airshows where the team has appeared. Check the organiser's information for the next edition's participants.

### MCAS Miramar Air Show

San Diego, USA

[MCAS Miramar Air Show](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#miramar-air-show-san-diego)

### Abbotsford International Airshow

Abbotsford, Canada

[Abbotsford International Airshow](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#abbotsford-international-airshow)

[Show documented appearances](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/schedule?group=blue-angels)

## Other teams from this country

- [Thunderbirds](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/usaf-thunderbirds)

[All aerobatic teams](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams)

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