Blue Angels
You will see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-jet Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced,
high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying,
performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. The 2009 show season
brought out more than 8 million spectators. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 463 million fans.
A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three
tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots,
two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members.
The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the "Boss," the Blue Angels Commanding Officer. Boss must have at
least 3,000 tactical jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron. The Commanding Officer flies the Number 1 jet.
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