Since 1946, Navy and Marine Corps aviators and maintenance personnel have strived to uphold the culture of excellence at the Blue Angels. Teamwork, professionalism, and precision are part of the legacy of this team and are passed from generation to generation. Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Hempler, Lead Solo Pilot, and former Blue Angel Lt. Cmdr. Lance Benson, speak to the importance of maintaining the Blue Angel legacy. | U.S. Navy Blue Angels

U.S. Navy Blue Angels history in flight! On Friday, the team took to the skies with one of its jets and its first two performing aircraft, the F6F Hellcat and the F8F Bearcat, before its first airshow in El Centro, California, on Saturday. Up next: The NAWS China Lake Air Show this weekend. | U.S. Navy

Hello, Blue Angels Fans! Today is such a significant day in our squadron's history and we invite you all to celebrate with us! 70 years ago, on June 15, 1946, the Navy Flight Exhibition Team, now known as the Blue Angels, performed its first flight demonstration at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. A big thank you to Rob Stone and Vienna Productions for this great behind-the-scenes glimpse into our Blue Angels history. #BlueAngels70 #FromHellcatsToHornets #BA70Years | U.S. Navy Blue Angel