Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!linac!att!cbnews!cbnews!military From: stump@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Robert E Mitchell) Newsgroups: sci.military Subject: blue angels Keywords: none Message-ID: <1991Jun27.013045.26591@cbnews.cb.att.com> Date: 27 Jun 91 01:30:45 GMT Sender: military@cbnews.cb.att.com (william.a.thacker) Organization: Univ. of Pittsburgh, Computing & Information Services Lines: 21 Approved: military@att.att.com From: "Robert E Mitchell" Hi there. Sorry to bother you all with such mundane requests, but my friend and I got into a "discussion" over what the Blue Angels flew before the F-18. He insists that they flew F-4 Phantoms. I beleive they flew A-4 Skyhawks. I'm almost sure of it and there is 20 bucks in it for me if I'm right. I'm not sure if the Blue Angels ever flew F-4's because to me it doesn't appear to be a good choice as an acrobatic/stunt/showplane. I remember it being fondly referred to as the flying brick. It doesn't matter if F-4's were indeed ever used, although it would be nice to know. Just tell me what came before the F-18. I need lots of answeres from lots of people, and I need them fast. It would also be nice to know what planes the Blue Angels have flown since their inception. PLEASE respond. can anyone help? Stump PS E-mail is fine if you prefer not to post. It would also provide easy proof to my obstinate friend. Thanks a ton.