Which is better? The Thunderbirds or the Blue Angels?[}:)]
Gotta love loaded questions! It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer the Blues. They seem to fly a bit tighter diamond than the T-Birds; and of all the times I’ve seen both teams it’s just a whole lot more exciting when the Blues are in the air. It was a REALLY great show when they were still flying the Scooter, or should I say Super Fox? LOL Can’t place it exactly… I just like the the Blues. Although, I like demo teams in general…
But one thing clinches it for the Blues in my mind, and I can sum it up in two words.
FAT ALBERT!!! [:p]
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I have never seen either of them live but i have a video with both teams on and they are both great teams with fantastic displays, theyr’e NEARLY as good as the Red Arrows…LoL…Greg
I have seen the Blue Angels as well as the Thunderbirds demonstrations numerious times. Both are very good and to try to pick the best is not possible. Each has their own style that sets them apart from each other. All I can say is each team proudly represents their branch of service.
The Thunderbirds themselves have said the Blues fly a tighter formation and bring it closer to the ground but, they blame it on “that carrier mentality” I’ve seen
both teams many times and the Blue Angels do put on a better show.
Last year, at San Francisco’s Fleet Week one of the Blue’s solo pilots took his
“bug” under the Golden Gate Bridge low enough and fast enough to kick up rooster tails of spray. The fact that I’m ex-Navy has nothing to do with my vote, however.
Ray
Ray,
The fact that I’m ex-Navy does influence my vote, though. Blue Angels all the way! And yes, I have seen them both perform. Angels can outfly the Thunderbirds every time.
demono69
The Blues were the first demo team I saw live when they visited MCAS Cherry Point in 68. I’ve seen both several times at Cleveland since. I like the Blues. The fact a Marine flies with them is much better. That I worked on the original Fat Albert when it was in squadron service finishes it.
OK, I guess I have to throw my biased vote in…Thunderbirds. I have not had the opportunity to see either of them. Something always came up when I was going to have the chance. Truth be told, I am partial to prop-driven planes myself. [:D]
Jerry
The Blues hands down. I have seen them both and the Blue Angels were more impressive, lower, tighter, faster.
P.S. Any one seen a Thunderbird pilot trap?
Here’s a woman’s perspective on the question:
I’ve seen them both perform and thought they were both FANTASTIC.
But the poor T-birds have to wear the dorkiest uniforms ever. Look at poor Lt. Col. McSpadden 
Now look at cool Lt. Cmdr. Varner 
Hey, sometimes this is what it comes down to.
Merideth
Leave it to a woman to base it on a fashion statement…
I’m kidding Meredith 
Blue Angels
Mike
The only answer to this question is -none of the above.
It’s the Red Arrows!
At a UK airshow ,the last two acts are always the BBMF and the Arrows because after their displays the crowd leaves anyway !
http://www.sky-flash.com/reds.htm
Although I’m British, without a doubt the best display I’ve seen in recent years is the Royal Jordanian Falcons. Their extended programme at RIAT last year was breathtaking.
Hi Merideth Try having a looksee at the red arrows flight suits theyr’e cool uniforms but the best is that of the battle of britain memorial flight (Black flightsuits with unit badge )…Gregers
How about this?..They are all better than us. lol
But can they bash a kit as good as us???
happy modeling
The Angels, hands down. Yeah the Thunderbirds are good but like others have said “faster, tighter, lower.” Watching the T-birds for the first time I expected a lot “crazier” stuff from F-16s. The Angels are pure excitement.
Having picked my fave from the two choices given, I have to say that the craziest show I’ve seen was by the Brazilian team, Esquadrilha Da Fumaca (The Smoke Squadron), which was flying Tucanos.
These guys were freakin’ nuts! Of course, there’s things you can do only in a turbo-prop!! [:p]
Here’s a couple links, the first one is the official EDF site:
http://www.fab.mil.br/acms/clientes/maer/eda/index1.htm
http://highway.com.br/users/valladares/
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I agree with many on here. I Have seen both fly but have been more impressed with the Blues…what a show!
Regards, Dan
THE BLUE ANGELS ARE BY FAR THE BEST!!!
Hmmm…
So far, we Blues fans are in the vast majority. Anyone here ever seen them while flying F-4’s? I’d love to see photos of Blues Phantoms, only have about a dozen or so.
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