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Jan 1, 2020 · The Fat Albert aircarft started its iconic role in 1970. The C-130 Hercules was an ideal choice for the demanding logistical duties the Blue Angels would need out of their support aircraft, and it was indeed a match made in heaven.
Jul 21, 2020 · The U.S. Navy’s elite Blue Angels demonstration team is test flying its new “Fat Albert” transport. The plane was purchased from the Royal Air Force and painted in Blue Angels colors.
Jul 7, 2023 · Fat Albert is a Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules that follows the Blue Angels across the country as they perform air shows during a season. The modified C-130 carries the team’s...
Aug 31, 2021 · The US Navy Blue Angels' C-130J Super Hercules, known as "Fat Albert", performs a public demonstration for the first time at Airshow London 2021 in Ontario, Canada. This was the first...
In 2020 the United States Marine Corps Blue Angels purchased a surplus Royal Air Force Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, Registration ZH885, nicknamed "Fat Albert", for their logistics, carrying spare parts, equipment, and to carry support personnel between show re-registering as 170000.
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Jun 16, 2017 · The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as Fat Albert, returned to its role as the logistics and transport aircraft of the Blue Angels, June 14.
Mar 11, 2022 · Watch and learn more about "Fat Albert," the Blue Angels C-130J Super Hercules, and how this iconic aircraft and its USMC crew perform and transport the U.S. Navy Blue Angels...
Jun 30, 2020 · The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels have finally given us our first full look at the ex-Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules that will take on the role of Fat Albert.
Aug 19, 2020 · On Aug. 17, the Blue Angels finally welcomed the new Fat Albert at NAS Pensacola. The aircraft was escorted to its home by the team’s signature 6-ship delta formation and flew over the...
Nov 10, 2015 · In cockpit video of US Navy Blue Angels Fat Albert flight demonstration team. Flown by pilot Captain Katie Higgins in the 2015 Homecoming Airshow in Pensacola, Florida on Friday 6 November...
