Blue Angels Cockpit Video F/A-18 Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron

No other team of pilots has as much fame and respect as the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are a Navy flight demonstration team that contains some of the best pilots in the world. They fly for demonstrations and air shows worldwide that captivate audiences from the moment they take off. The Blue Angels began at the end of world war two because of an effort from the Chief of Naval Operations to keep the public interested in Naval Aviation. As seen above in the video, they perform seemingly impossible maneuvers such as flips, barrel rolls, Immelman Turns, and others all while remaining around 12 inches apart. They even play a game of chicken where two pilots fly straight on towards each other and at the last second split off. One cannot help but have a racing heart.

The aircraft used by the pilots are Boeing F/A-18 Hornets. They have a 40 foot wingspan and can travel 1200 miles per hour. Without a question, The Blue Angels will always be a source of pride for America. If you get the chance to see them live, do not miss out on the opportunity!