Author Topic: Blue Angels Did Not Show Up In The Paris Airshow (Read 391 times)

Ike 2K# · « **on:** June 17, 2003, 02:03:22 AM »

Is it because of sour French-American relations or the staggering cost of hosting such event?

cpxxx · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2003, 05:14:43 AM »

Isn't it because the Blue Angels can't do aerial refuelling? I heard that was the reason they never ventured outside the States. I can't remember them ever flying in Europe, maybe Britain once. The Thunderbirds yes but not the Blue Angels.

I doubt if there ever was an intention to fly to Paris. Farnborough would be the most logical event to visit anyway. If the Angels ever came in this direction it would be big news. The Thunderbirds were supposed to come to Ireland several years ago but it was cancelled. Never mind I have the Red Arrows to look forward to in July.

Dnil · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2003, 05:48:18 AM »

The Blue Angels have been to Russia before, was a special on it not too long ago. I dont think they were scheduled to go to paris, its not listed as one of their stops this year.

Dowding · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2003, 06:09:05 AM »

I saw the Blue Angels at RAF Finningley (England) back in the late 80s (maybe early nineties).

Bodhi · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2003, 07:05:43 AM »

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Originally posted by cpxxx
Isn't it because the Blue Angels can't do aerial refuelling? I heard that was the reason they never ventured outside the States.

The Blue Angels fly F-18's, which in the event of a massive war, can be ready to fight in under 12 hrs if I am not mistaken.

Smut · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2003, 07:16:19 AM »

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Originally posted by cpxxx
Isn't it because the Blue Angels can't do aerial refuelling?

The Blue Angels F/A-18A/B's are fully capable of in-flight refueling.

-Smut

Smut · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2003, 07:18:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Bodhi
The Blue Angels fly F-18's, which in the event of a massive war, can be ready to fight in under 12 hrs if I am not mistaken.

Possibly, but the Blues fly fairly old A and B model jets, which are far less capable than later C/D's (or A+ upgrades).

-Smut

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2003, 07:18:32 AM »

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Originally posted by cpxxx
Isn't it because the Blue Angels can't do aerial refuelling?

F/A-18 is capable of refueling in mid-air and this feature wasn't removed from the Hornets that the Blue Angels fly. The C-130 that goes with them to shows is capable of refueling the Blue Angels in mid-air as well carrying their ground crew and spare parts.

Ack-Ack

nuchpatrick · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2003, 07:32:57 AM »

The Blue Angles F/A-18 can also land on CV's. I have a picture of one my uncle sent me from last year when they were on the Truman.

I'll see if I can dig it up. Its a cool shot.