The amazing Blue Angels roar into town on their first California March 14-15, 2014 at NAF El Centro. If you miss this party with live music and fireworks, a 10K Run and the air show, there are more Blue Angel events California this year
Blue Angels flight demonstration in the C-130 “Fat Albert” launches the air show by showcasing its maximum-performance capabilities. Fat Albert begins with a low-transition takeoff maximum effort climb, sending the Hercules skyward at a 45-degree, nose-up attitude to an altitude of 1000 feet, simulating conditions in a hostile combat environment. The C-130 concludes its profile by demonstrating its maximum-effort braking capability, bringing the aircraft to a full stop in less than 1,000 feet. Shortly thereafter…read more>