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BLUE ANGELS, from 21
bination of high power and light
weight, which gives this multi-
mission strike fighter impressive
maneuverability, climb rate, and
acceleration — important both in
combat and shipboard operations.
• The Blue Angels continued to
hit milestones when they flew their
3,000th air show in Grand Forks,
N.D., Sept.7, 1990.
• In August and September 1992,
the Blue Angels became the first
U.S. military flight demonstration
team to perform in Russia, Romania
and Bulgaria.
• Historic steps continued to be
taken by the team and on Nov. 11,
1998, Blue Angels Commanding
Officer and Flight Leader Cmdr.
Patrick Driscoll made the first Blue Photograph by Ken Szok
Angels jet landing on an underway Truman (CVN-75). have performed for nearly 500
aircraft carrier — the USS Harry S. Since 1946, the Blue Angels million fans.
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