WorksheetsBlue Angels
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
1. What was the location of the first show that the Blue Angels flew in?
MCAS Miramar, CA
NAF El Centro, CA
NAS Jacksonville, FL
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
What was the first airplane used by the team?
F8F Bearcat
F6F Hellcat
F9F-2 Panther
F9F-8 Cougar
Where do they train every winter?
NAS Pensacola, FL
NAS El Centro, CA
NAS Chorpus Christi, TX
NAS Lemoore, CA
How many total officers are on the team?
8
17
14
10
How many enlisted members are currently on the team?
80
90
100
110
What is the fastest speed that the Blue Angels fly their plane in an airshow?
250mph
700mph
1000mph
1300mph
What is the cost of each FA-18 Hornet flown in the airshow?
5 million
16 million
21 million
28 million
How close do the jets get to each other during an air show?
12 inches
18 inches
36 inches
60 inches
Where did the name "Blue Angels" come from?
Pilots Favorite Color
A Bar
A Famous Poem
A Song
What is the casualty rate of the Blue Angles (while flying)
4%
6%
10%
12%
What is the average age of a Blue Angel Pilot?
28
30
33
36
In what year were the Blue Angels formed?
1946
1957
1965
1972
On average, how many spectators see the Blue Angels perform each year?
11 Million
7 Million
18 Million
21 Million
How long is a tour of duty for a member of the Blue Angels
4-5 Years
1 Year
2-3 Years
5 Years
True or False? The Blue Angels' jets can be combat ready in less than 72 hours.
True
False
