Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Blue-Angel-s-Fat-Albert---Landing-2F3XC5YM74.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarBlue Angels Fat Albert Airlines at St. LouisBoeing Prepares C-130 AMP Aircraft for DeliveryFirst Boeing Modified C-130 Hercules Takes FlightBoeing C-130 AMP on Flight LineAC-130U Gunship Fly ByThird Boeing AMP Modified C-130AV-8B Harrier II Refueling in FlightBoeing C-130 AMP CockpitAdvanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Advanced Concept Technology DemonstrationView AllView more with similar tones Blue Angel's Fat Albert - LandingBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:The blue-and-gold paint scheme is immediately recognizable. The heart-stopping aerobatics are famous. It’s the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s squadron of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters, whose skillful and daring maneuvers win respect around the world. The year 1946 marked the first performance of the Blue Angels, inspired by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of Naval Operations. The 17-minute shows were meant to maintain the public’s interest in naval aviation after World War II. Shows today are approximately 45 minutes. Six pilots perform 30 exciting maneuvers during each show, never repeating a stunt. Always on the cutting edge of technology, Blue Angels aircraft have transitioned through time. In 1946, they switched from the Grumman F6F Hellcat to the Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat for its increased power. They began using planes with jet engines in 1949 when they flew their first shows with the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. From 1953 to 1956 Blue Angels flew Grumman F9F-8 Cougars, and from 1957 to 1968 flew Grumman F11F-1 Tigers. The versatile McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom took center stage in 1969, followed by the nimble McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk in 1974. Since 1986, the Blue Angels have been working their magic with Boeing F/A-18A Hornets.BI2664 (c35-1633-200)Maximum size:6000px × 4000px (~68 MB)20.0in × 13.3in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-air to air-airplanes-banking-blue-Blue Angels-blue skies-C-130T Hercules-copy space-day-exteriors-flying-gray skies-ground to air-left front views-military-military livery-monoplanes-Non Boeing products-out of production-photos-propeller planes-three-quarter length views-transports-viewed from below-yellowRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:US Navy Blue Angels