Where are the Blue Angels right now?

Pensacola Bay Area
Pensacola Homecoming Air Show, July 6-9, 2022 The Pensacola Bay Area is the official home of the Blue Angels, officially known as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.

Do Blue Angel pilots go to war?

The Blue Angels do not fight in combat. At the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, the Blue Angels squadron briefly disbanded and members joined Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), “Satan’s Kittens,” aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton, which was deployed to Korea. Today, however, the Blue Angels do not fly in combat.

Are the Blue Angels disbanding?

The Blue Angels were disbanded, and its pilots were reassigned to a carrier.

What is the difference between Thunderbirds and Blue Angels?

Based out of Florida, the Blue Angels are known for their classic navy blue and yellow F/A-18 Hornets and duel engine jet. The Air Force Thunderbirds are stationed in Colorado Springs, and sports the classic red white and blue single-engine F-16 Fighting Falcon.

How much do Blue Angels pilots make?

With over 12 years of experience (but less than 14), basic monthly pay is ​$8,066.70​. That translates to about ​$96,800​ per year.

Are Blue Angels active military?

The Blue Angels team currently includes a total of 130 active-duty Marines and sailors. Most of the team members have ranks from E-4 to E-9. After completing their assignment with the Blue Angels squadron, team members return to their fleets. Every member of the team is a volunteer from the US Navy or Marine Corps.

Will Blue Angels switch to f35?

The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team is getting new planes—but they won’t be F-35s. The team is transitioning to the F/A-18 Super Hornet and skipping the F-35 “Panther.” The new plane simply isn’t ready and the cost of purchasing F-35s for the team would easily exceed a billion dollars.

Are there any female Blue Angels pilots?

Maj. Katie Higgins Cook recounts first experience flying with the Blue Angels and paving the way for other female pilots. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been around since 1946, but it wasn’t until 69 years later they had their first female pilot take to the skies in one of their air shows. That first female was Maj.