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US Navy Blue Angels Trivia Quiz

A history and some fun facts concerning the US Navy Blue Angels!

A multiple-choice quiz by danishrh. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
danishrh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,500

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 15

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972

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Question 1 of 15

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

NAF El Centro, CA

NAS Jacksonville, FL

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

MCAS Miramar, CA

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the first flight leader of the team? Hint

Cmdr Ed Holley

Cmdr Roy 'Butch' Voris

Cmdr Tony Less

Cmdr Harley Hall

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the first airplane used by the team? Hint

F9F-8 Cougar

F8F Bearcat

F6F Hellcat

F9F-2 Panther

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the main mission of the Blue Angels? Hint

To use extra Navy and Marine dollars

To make money for the Navy and Marines

To recruit Navy and Marines

To perform for civilians

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where are the Blue Angels stationed? Hint

NAS Corpus Christi, TX

NAS Patuxent River, MD

NAS Lemoore, CA

NAS Pensacola, FL

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Question 6 of 15

6. Where do they train every winter? Hint

NAS Pensacola, FL

NAF El Centro, CA

NAS Chorpus Christi, TX

NAS Lemoore, CA

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many jets currently fly in an airshow? Hint

Eight

Seven

Six

Five

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the nickname of the C-130 cargo plane for the team? Hint

Blue Albert

Blue Beast

Fat Albert

Fat Angel

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Question 9 of 15

9. What position was traditionally held by a Marine? Hint

4 - Slot Pilot

1 - Commanding Officer

2 - Right Wing

3 - Left Wing

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many total officers are on the team? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the term of service for the officers on the team? Hint

1-2 years

3-4 years

2-3 years

There is no limit

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many enlisted members are currently on the team? Hint

110

100

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where did the Blue Angels come up with their name? Hint

The color of their planes

As a memorial to a team member

A Nightclub in New York

The president named them

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Question 14 of 15

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

1400 MPH

700 MPH

250 MPH

1000 MPH

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Question 15 of 15

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

28 million dollars

16 million dollars

5 million dollars

21 million dollars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: NAS Jacksonville, FL

The first show was flown on June 15, 1946 at Craig field NAS Jacksonville Florida

2. Who was the first flight leader of the team?

Answer: Cmdr Roy 'Butch' Voris

Butch Voris served on the team in 1946-1947 and again in 1952.

3. What was the first airplane used by the team?

Answer: F6F Hellcat

The F6F Hellcat was only flown from June 15 to August 25th - about two months - before the team began using the F8F Bearcat.

4. What is the main mission of the Blue Angels?

Answer: To recruit Navy and Marines

The mission of the Blue Angels is to is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting, and to represent the Naval Service to the United States civilian community, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.

5. Where are the Blue Angels stationed?

Answer: NAS Pensacola, FL

Although they are stationed at Forrest Sherman Field NAS in Pensacola, Florida, their training every winter is in El Centro, CA.

6. Where do they train every winter?

Answer: NAF El Centro, CA

They train for 3 months (January through March) in El Centro every year.

7. How many jets currently fly in an airshow?

Answer: Six

Although 8 officers and 7 planes make it to every show, there are only 6 that perform. The extra plane is for the number 7 (Narrator)and 8 (Events Coordinator).

8. What is the nickname of the C-130 cargo plane for the team?

Answer: Fat Albert

'Fat Albert' is a nickname given to the plane by Marine Corps Blue Angel pilots in the 1970s because of its size and shape. The cargo plane has an all Marine crew.

9. What position was traditionally held by a Marine?

Answer: 2 - Right Wing

The Right Wing was traditionally held by a Marine to maintain continuity throughout the team.

10. How many total officers are on the team?

Answer: 16

There are 6 FA-18 demonstration pilots, 3 C-130 pilots, the Narrator, the Events Coordinator, the Public Affairs Officer, the Maintenance Officer, the Flight Surgeon, the Admin Officer, and the Supply Officer.

11. What is the term of service for the officers on the team?

Answer: 2-3 years

There are 9 officers with a 2 year term of service on the team and 7 with a 3 year term of service.

12. How many enlisted members are currently on the team?

Answer: 110

Although only about 40 enlisted officers are at each airshow, there are 110 on the team that rotate from trip to trip.

13. Where did the Blue Angels come up with their name?

Answer: A Nightclub in New York

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

Answer: 700 MPH

Although an FA-18 Hornet can reach speeds of 1400 MPH - just under Mach 2 - the fastest speed in the show is about 700 MPH. It is achieved by the solo pilots during the sneak attack.

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

Answer: 28 million dollars

The jets are not cheap! FYI - they weigh about 24,500 pounds empty, too!

Source: Author danishrh

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