There's a reason the Blue Angels started flying the A-4 fighter jet after the F-4

In the 1970s, the Blue Angels swapped from the F-4 Phantom to the A-4 Skyhawk, a comparatively slower plane. However, the reasons why make a lot of sense.
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‘One of a kind’: Simulator in Pensacola puts guests in the cockpit of Blue Angels jet

Aviation fans can now experience what it is like to be inside the cockpit of a U.S. Navy Blue Angels without<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

6 Of The Coolest Jet Maneuvers You'll Ever See

Fighter jets are capable of extreme maneuvers, and our best pilots can make planes do the impossible. Here are some the most ...

Why does one jet always fly behind the Blue Angels?

If you've ever watched the Blue Angels perform, you may have noticed one of them flying out of formation. We examine the reasons for that extra jet.
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There's A Reason The Blue Angels Started Flying The A-4 Fighter Jet After The F-4

Blue Angels A-4s on display - U.S. Navy Specialist 2nd Class Russell Lindsey Today, the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's flight exhibition team, is well known for flying the aircraft carrier-based F/A-18 ...