The Blue Angels (US Navy demonstration team) are preparing to receive the new C-130J Hercules that will replace the old C-130H. The announcement was made by the team on its Facebook page.
The “Fat Albert” team is in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where they are carrying out the necessary training to operate the aircraft. Once this training is completed, the team will travel between Cambridge and Pensacola, Florida, where the team's headquarters are located.
With from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR 234), we were able to perform a low-level proficiency training flight over Lake Powell.
Thank you to VMGR-234 for all your in preparing us for our airframe transition!#USMC#USNavy#SemperFi pic.twitter.com/FqExWfqltI
—Blue Angels (@BlueAngels) June 9, 2020
Fat Albeert performs missions to the team, transporting mechanics and spare parts for the F-18 Hornet fighters that make the exhibitions.
The Blue Angels' C-130 also participates in airshows. The aircraft performed Zero G maneuvers and assault landings, as we can see in the video below.
