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 ...

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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10 things to know about the Blue Angels ahead of Florida show

The Blue Angels are the second-oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, formed in 1946. Pilots fly as close as 18 inches apart and do not wear G-suits during performances. The team originated in ...
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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 ...