The Blue Angels is a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy. Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The team, composed of six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilot, fly Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. Wikipedia
Branch: United States Navy
Founder: Chester W. Nimitz
Headquarters location: Pensacola, FL
Founded: April 24, 1946
Fighter: Navy; F/A-18E Super Hornets (single seat); (Demonstrations use F/A-18Es #1 to 6; backup is a pair of F/A-18F #7)
Role: Aerobatic flight demonstration team
Colors: "Blue Angel" blue; "Insignia" yellow
Number Of Sheets: 2 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 5.51" L x 4.92" W x 5.71" H (14 L x 12.5 W x 14.5 H cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
