2012 USN BLUE ANGELS SCHEDULE

(This Blue Angels Calendar was last updated March 8, 2012)

IMPORTANT NOTICE / DISCLAIMER:  Performers and airshow events,  including the USN Blue Angels listed on this 2012 schedule, are always subject to change, cancellation, and/or correction without notice (even on the day of the show).   Independently verify calendar dates, this calendar, performers, ticket information, directions, and all other information with the LOCAL airshow organizers of the event PRIOR to making any arrangements for any events on this 2012 Blue Angels schedule.   (ie The calendar information on this list may have changed and/or be incorrect.)

(2012 USN Blue Angels Calendar is subject to change, cancellation, weather, etc. without notice)  

March 2012

10: NAF El Centro, California

17-18: St. George, Utah

24-25: Punta Gorda, Florida

31-April 1: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

April 2012

March 31- April 1: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

7-8: Easter Weekend Off

14-15: NAS Kingsville, Texas

21-22: New Orleans (N.O. Lakefront Airport)

28-29: Warner Robins AFB, Georgia

May 2012

5-6: MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina

12-13: Smyrna, Tennesse 

19-20: Andrews AFB, Maryland 

23: Hudson River Fly-over, New York

26-27: Jones Beach, New York

29: USNA (graduation fly-over)

June 2012

2-3: Virginia Beach, Virginia

9-10: Mankato, Minnesota

16-17: Baltimore, Maryland

23-24: Latrobe, Pennsylvania

30-July 1: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

July 2012

June 30-July 1: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

04: Boston Harbor Fly-over, Massachusetts

7-8: Dayton, Ohio

14: Pensacola Beach, Florida

21-22: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

28-29: Twin Falls, Idaho

August 2012

4-5: Seattle, Washington

11-12: Weekend Off

18-19: Chicago, Illinois

25-26: Atlantic Intl. Airshow, Prince Edward Island, Canada

September 2012

1-3: Cleveland, Ohio

8-9: Little Rock AFB, Arkansas

15-16: NAS Oceana, Virginia

22-23: Grand Junction, Colorado

29-30: MCAS Kane'ohe Bay, Hawaii

October 2012

6-7: San Francisco, California

12-14: MCAS Miramar, California

20-21: Jacksonville Beach, Florida

27-28: Houston, Texas

November 2012

2-3: NAS Pensacola, Florida

(This 2012 US Navy Blue Angels schedule is subject to change, cancellation, weather, etc. without notice)  

Key
NAES = Naval Air Engineering Station
NAF = Naval Air Facility
MCAS = Marine Corps Air Station
NAS = Naval Air Station
NAVSTA = Naval Station
AFB = Air Force Base
ANG = Air National Guard 

History of the Blue Angels (1946-Present)

The Blue Angels, originally known as The U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron (USNFDS), have been a commanding presence in the history of military flight.

Ever since the Blue Angels' establishment in 1946, this amazing aerodynamic team of fighter planes has gone through a transformation from flying the F6F Hellcat (1946), F8F Bearcat (f47-e48), F9F-2 Panther (e49-e50), F9F-5 Cougar (f51-e56), F11F Tiger (e57-e68), F4 Phantom II (f69-e73), A-4 Skyhawk (f74-e85), to the F/A-18 Hornet (f86-Present). The Blue Angels are the world's first and oldest currently-flying aerobatics team.

On April 24, 1946 Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester Nimitz issued an order for the establishment of a flight exhibition squad to improve Navy morale and increase public awareness of Navy flight capabilities. This team of pilots (all of whom were veteran WWII fighter aces) spent many hours building their technical maneuvers for the team's first demonstration on May 10, 1946. Soon the team (originally called USNFDS) became known globally for its impressive aerobatic stunts.

On July 19, 1947 The U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron officially changed its signature name to The Blue Angels, after one of the team members spotted an advertisement for the Blue Angel nightclub in New York City. The squadron also painted their planes blue with gold trim.

Throughout the 60 plus years the BlueAngels have been flying, there have been various additions to the squadron. There are now six official F/A-18 Hornets as part of the Blue Angel demonstration squad (the Diamond: Blue Angels jets 1 through 4 and the Opposing Solos: Blue Angels jets 5 and 6). The Blue Angels have over 35 routines that they have perfected. And of course, the US Marines C-130 cargo aircraft, Fat Albert, has also joined the team to help get equipment and personnel from show location to show location, and Fat Albert also performs to rave reviews on its own.

Currently, the Blue Angel pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers during their air demonstrations, with the typical air show lasting around an hour and fifteen minutes from very start to finish.

The Blue Angels have had many successes in their history, and as of 2012 celebrate the flying of the F/A-18 Hornet in air shows for 26 years.

Each season, more than 15 million spectators watch the BlueAngels perform. Since its creation in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 450 million fans.

Once a Blue—Always a Blue!

BLUE ANGELS 2012 SCHEDULE

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