Pilot and Crew Chief at attention in front of their aircraft. Blue Angels fly the F/A-18 'Hornet'.

The aircraft that the Blue Angels fly is the F/A-18 Alpha Hornet. The impressive fighter jet can shoot to 500 feet in 1 second and can achieve speeds of Mach 1.8, equivalent to 1,320 miles per hour! The Blue Angels have flown the F/A-18 Hornet since 1987, and are currently celebrating Ò20 years of Blue Hornets.Ó The Hornet is favorable as it offers the pilots the ability to fly Òaggressive, graceful and demanding.Ó [CanadaFreePress][pride]

Photo by Craig on Saturday, June 16, 2007.