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Formed in 1946, the Blue Angels of the US Navy (USN) are the world’s first officially sanctioned military aerial demonstration team. The group performs more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year, where they still employ many of the same practices and techniques in their aerial displays as in 1946. Their first performance was in 1956 in Toronto, Canada. During the four-day Paris Air Show in 1965, the Blue Angels were the only team to receive a standing ovation. Since their inception, they have flown for more than 427 million spectators worldwide. The team has operated eight aircraft so far, including the current F/A-18 Hornet.

Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat (1946)

Descended from the F4F Wildcat, the Hellcat was one of the two primary USN carrier fighters in the second half of World War II. It was the most successful aircraft in naval history, destroying 5,163 aircraft in service with the US Navy and Marine Corps, and an additional 52 with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm during World War II. The Blue Angels, known simply as the “Navy Flight Exhibition Team” back then, flew three specially modified Hellcats during their inaugural performance at Craig Field, Florida. On July 19, 1946, the team officially adopted the name “Blue Angels” after a popular nightclub in New York City.

Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat (1946 – 1949)

The Bearcat was the last piston-engine carrier-based fighter plane built by Grumman. Affectionately called “Bear”, it was intended to be an interceptor aircraft. It is often mentioned as one of the best handling piston-engine fighters ever built, even outperforming many early jets.

Grumman F9F-2 Panther (1949 – 1954)

The Panther was the most widely used USN jet fighter of the Korean War. It flew 78,000 sorties and was responsible for the first air kill by the Navy in the conflict. It was the first jet aircraft flown by the Blue Angels.

Grumman F9F-8 Cougar (1954 – 1957)

The Cougar is a carrier-based fighter aircraft based on the Panther. It replaced the straight wing of the Panther with a more modern swept wing.

Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (1957 – 1969)

The Tiger is a single-seat carrier-based fighter aircraft, best known for its use as a demonstration plane. Its career as a fighter lasted only four years, but the Blue Angels flew it for nearly ten. It was the squadron’s first supersonic jet.

McDonnell F-4J Phantom II (1969 – 1974)

The Phantom II is a tandem-seating, supersonic, long-range, all-weather fighter-bomber. It was the primary air superiority fighter and a workhorse fighter-bomber for the US Air Force (USAF), Navy and Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It was the only plane to be flown by both the “Blues” and the USAF Thunderbirds.

Douglas A-4F Skyhawk (1974 – 1986)

In December 1974, the team downsized to the more economical subsonic Skyhawk. It was the Navy’s primary light bomber in the early years of the Vietnam War. The Skyhawk was also the pioneer of the “buddy” self air-to-air refueling concept, allowing aircraft to supply fuel to others of the same type without the need for a dedicated tanker.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (1986 – Present)

The Blue Angels have been using the Hornet since they completed their 40th anniversary year and unveiled the sleek aircraft on November 8, 1986. The power and aerodynamics of the Hornet allow them to perform a slow high angle of attack “tail sitting” maneuver, and to fly a loop with landing gear down in formation, neither of which has been duplicated by the Thunderbirds.

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The Orange Bowl is one of the bowl games this season should produce a fantastic finish. VT and Cincy are very close. It is one of the top of the BCS Bowls. And it will FOX broadcast. If you do not already have tickets Orange Bowl, you should consider buying a few, because even Vegas is having a tough time deciding who going to win the game. If you want to play in the game, be sure to do it legally. That said, here are my picks for a couple of bowl games with point spreads smaller.

Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech – Cincinnati
Spread: Cincinnati by 1.5

Bet on: Cincinnati
Why? Cincinnati beat the Hokies by more than one and a half because they have a superior offense. The Bearcats are ranked 50 in the nation in total yards per game 375.3, while that the Hokies are ranked 107 in that category, with an average of 296 modest. Cincinnati averaged 27.3 points per game, while only 22.2 points per VT results game. Defense must be a factor here too, but the difference between how good the Hokies are in D (13 nationally, 17.5 points per game) against the good that is Bearcats (26th, 20.2) is not significant enough to make Cincy edge on the offensive.

Why not? Boston College was easy prey in this season, but the Hokies sure put them in the final game of the season to win the title game of the ACC. For many fans, this is one reason to think that VT is a peak at the right time. However, one must think that betting setters know that Las Vegas saw that game (and only that game VT), and therefore knows that he will to bet on the FP in the Orange Bowl because of it. You know what I think? VT game against a. C. was just the bait for easy marks. We also think you may want to check out http://www.stubhub.com/orange-bowl-tickets for some of Orange Bowl Tickets, because this game seems to be close.

Hawaii Bowl
Hawaii-Notre Dame
Spread: Hawaii by 1.5

Bet on Notre Dame
Why Why? Las Vegas is the confidence that you're going to bet against Notre Dame, for four main reasons: 1. You love to hate the Irish. 2. In nine of Notre Dame Bowl game losing streak is widespread. 3. Hawaii is at home, while Notre Dame travels almost a quarter of the way around the world. Y 4. You love to hate the Irish. 75% of those reasons are based solely on emotion, stupid reason to place a bet. At the edge of the field of home Hawaii real life is not better than any team average, as evidenced by their loss to San Jose and Cincinnati on the island this season. In addition, Notre Dame has a better defense of Hawaii. UND gives an average of 22.3 points per game, while Hawaii is an increase of 27.3 (a 5 point advantage for Ireland). On offense, Hawaii is better (24.9 ppg) Notre Dame (22.7ppg), but the difference is only 2 points in favor of Hawaii. Strictly by the number of score, Notre Dame must win the game, so avoid using your emotions in this case.

Why not? Notre Dame is winless this season on any quality teams, and they have some very usable holes on both sides of the ball. If the Irish can not pass and is a low scoring game, the Warriors could win this.

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