The Blue Angels maintenance and support crew travel aboard the Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, well known as "FAT ALBERT."
The C-130 tactical transport aircraft built by Lockheed Martin, is flown by an all-Marine crew consisting of 3 pilots and 5 enlisted aircrew. Fat Albert was first integrated into the Blue Angel team in 1970.
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| Parked on Ramp at Miramar |
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| Beginning the Blue Angel Display |
As well as providing logistical support to the team, Fat Albert opens the Blue Angel display, by showing off the tactical flight characteristics of the C-130.
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| Nose up at 45 degrees !! |
Fat Albert always departs is home port (NAS) Pensacola in advance of the demonstration F-18's to prepare for their arrival before each show.
Fat Albert flies more than 100,000 miles each year during the Air Show season, carrying 45 maintenance and support crew.
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| End of Fat Albert Display |
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