Every year, more than 11 million people attend air shows that feature the Blue Angels. The Navy's Flight Demonstration Team, with its six gleaming blue-and-gold F/A-18 Hornets, never fails to thrill the crowds.
The Blue Angels were established in 1946 by Adm. Chester W. Nimitz to "showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corpse by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstration and community outreach.