Blue Angels

1. What was the location of the first show that the Blue Angels flew in?

• MCAS Miramar, CA

• NAF El Centro, CA

• NAS Jacksonville, FL

• MCAS Cherry Point, NC

What was the first airplane used by the team?

• F8F Bearcat

• F6F Hellcat

• F9F-2 Panther

• F9F-8 Cougar

Where do they train every winter?

• NAS Pensacola, FL

• NAS El Centro, CA

• NAS Chorpus Christi, TX

• NAS Lemoore, CA

How many total officers are on the team?

• 8

• 17

• 14

• 10

How many enlisted members are currently on the team?

• 80

• 90

• 100

• 110

What is the fastest speed that the Blue Angels fly their plane in an airshow?

• 250mph

• 700mph

• 1000mph

• 1300mph

What is the cost of each FA-18 Hornet flown in the airshow?

• 5 million

• 16 million

• 21 million

• 28 million

How close do the jets get to each other during an air show?

• 12 inches

• 18 inches

• 36 inches

• 60 inches

Where did the name "Blue Angels" come from?

• Pilots Favorite Color

• A Bar

• A Famous Poem

• A Song

What is the casualty rate of the Blue Angles (while flying)

• 4%

• 6%

• 10%

• 12%

Answer explanation

Out of the 267 pilots, 27 have died during shows or practices.