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Nothing More Stirring than a Super Delta

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The Thunderbirds took a slight detour on their way to SUN ‘n FUN from Panama City to link up with the Blue Angels over the Emerald Coast.

Offical caption: The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) – the Blue Angels – and the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS) – The Thunderbirds – took part in a rare formation flyover of Pensacola Beach April 14. The Super Delta formation, a much anticipated event, stems from joint training opportunities held in 2020 and 2021 and serves as a show of both teams’ discipline and skill.

Photo by Bruce Cummins VIRIN: 260414-N-GO179-9001

The image also shows the big difference in size between the Birds’ 10-ton F-16C/D Vipers they have been flying since 1992 and the Blues’ more recently acquired (2021) F-18E/F Rhinos, which run 16 tons empty.

Have a great weekend, guys!

Paging Marine Aviators Looking to Don Angel Blue…

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It’s nice to see “Fat Albert” back in action. It always steals the show every time. Also, if you haven’t been to a modern Angels show and see them toss those stripped-down Rhinos around even more than those puny little C-models they flew for years, you are missing out. 

Via the Angels:

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, are currently seeking highly motivated Marine Corps pilots for the following positions:

– Marine Corps Captain/Major F/A-18 Demonstration Pilot for the 2025-2026 show seasons.

– Marine Corps Captain/Major C-130 Demonstration Pilot for the 2025-2027 show seasons.

Applications must be submitted before 1 March 2024.

For more information on how to apply, please reference MARADMIN 011/24 https://www.marines.mil/…/navy-flight-demonstration…/ or visit www.blueangels.navy.mil