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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Q.1
When were the Blue Angels established?
1946
1948
1950
Q.2
Where did the name "Blue Angels" come from?
Nickname of the wife of one of the original pilots
Blue Angel nightclub in New York City
The team was established in Los Angeles aka the "City of Angels"
Q.3
On average, how many people watch the Blue Angels perform every year?
9 million
10 million
11 million
Q.4
How many planes fly during an air show performance?
6
8
10
Q.5
What is the closest distance the jets fly to each other?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
Q.6
How high will the jets get during a performance?
10,000 feet
12,000 feet
15,000 feet
Q.7
How low will the jets get during a performance?
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
Q.8
How fast will the jets fly during a performance?
700 mph
1,000 mph
1,500 mph
Q.9
How slow will the jets fly during a performance?
100 mph
120 mph
150 mph
Q.10
What is the highest number of Gs a Blue Angel pilot could pull during a performance?
6
7
8
Q.11
How much does each F/A-18A Hornet cost?
$19 million
$20 million
$21 million
Q.12
What is the name of the Blue Angels' C-130?
Fat Albert
Hercules
Bubba
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