Editing Blue Angels (section)

===Historical===
====F6F-5 Hellcat====
The ''Hellcat'' was the first aircraft flown, and the pilots were advanced flight instructors who flew the aircraft at war. The F6F-5s were painted in a dark navy blue with gold lettering and made first flight demonstration on May 10, 1946.

====F8F-1 Bearcat====
The '''Bearcat'' began flying towards the end of the first season for the team. It was the last propeller-driven aircraft flown by the Blue Angels and the first to fly the diamond formation. The Bearcats first appeared when performing in Denver in August of 1946.

====F9F-2 Panther====
The ''Panther'' was the first jet used by the Blue Angels.  After a temporary disbandment for the Korean War, with the unit serving with VMF-191, when reactivated on Oct. 25, 1951 the [[F9F-5 Panther]] was again used.

====F9F-8 Cougar====
In the winter of 1954/55 the ''Cougar'' started being flown by the Blue Angels, serving until the middle of 1957.

====F11F-1 Tiger====
In mid 1957 ''Tiger'' began flying with the Blue Angels. The F11F-1 was the first supersonic jet and the last Grumman planes serving the flight team. It was used until 1969, even though it had been withdrawn from frontline service years ago. It proved one of the most popular aircraft with the public shows, because of its afterburner and sleek lines.

====F-4J Phantom II====
In 1969 the F-4J became the demo plane, serving until December 1974. The F-4 was operated concurrently by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds demonstration teams.
[[File:Vintage aviation-017.jpg|thumb|Blue Angels team with F-4 Phantoms, Greater Southwest Airport, Tarrant Co. Texas, 1970]]

====A-4F Skyhawk II====
Some accidents and the price of fuel lead to adopt the more economical A-4F Skyhawk II. The Blue Angels flew the A-4 in their 80 shows during the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976. The Blue Angels also made 30 years on 1976 and performed their 2,000th show flying the A-4F . The Skyhawk served from December 1974 to November 1986.
[[File:Vintage aircraft 176-038.jpg|thumb|Blue Angels team equipped with A-4 Skyhawk, Chino Airport, San Bernardino Co. California, 1985]]

====F/A-18 Hornet====
In 1986 the Blue Angels transitioned to the [[F/A-18 Hornet]]. The F/A-18A model served from 1986 to 2010, and F/A-18C model from 2010 to 2020.