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Blue Angels transition to Super Hornets ahead of 75th anniversary

Team had flown Hornets for 34 years

Petty Officer 2nd Class Christop/Navy Flight Demonstration Squadr

201104-N-OY339-1463 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2020) The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, conducted the final flight on the F/A-18 A/B/C/D "Legacy" Hornets marking the official transition of the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet platform. The 2020 show season marked the end of the service life of the aircraft the team has flown for 34 years. The 2021 show season will be the Blue Angels’ first year flying the Super Hornet platform as well as the 75th anniversary of the team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon)

Posted at 9:02 AM, Nov 10, 2020

and last updated 2020-11-10 09:03:00-05

PENSACOLA, Fla. - After 34 years, the Blue Angels have officially retired their legacy F/A-18 A/B/C/D Hornets.

The Navy's Elite Flight Demonstration Squadron conducted a final flight over Florida with the legacy Hornets last week.

The team is transitioning to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets for the 2021 air show season.

In addition to being the first year flying the Super Hornet, 2021 will also mark the 75th anniversary of the Blue Angels.

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Blue Angels transition to Super Hornets ahead of 75th anniversary

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