Blue Angel Phantoms
For 79 years, the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron has flown air shows in front of millions of people around the world. Now hear from the pilots & crew that were a part of this incredible history as they share their stories. Subscribe to the Blue Angel Phantoms podcast and YouTube channel for the latest interviews.
Podcasting since 2020 • 19 episodes
Blue Angel Phantoms
Latest Episodes
Inside the 2025 Blue Angels: Lcdr Lilly Montana's Incredible Journey
The Blue Angels are back and ready to kick off their 2025 airshow season! In this episode of the Blue Angel Phantoms Podcast, we sit down with LCDR Lilly “Lunchbox” Montana, Blue Angel #8 and the Team’s Events Coordinator, to get an inside look...
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From Near Extinction to Naval Squadron, the Rebirth of the Blue Angels ft. Boss Tony Less
1973 was a bleak year for the Blue Angels with exacting consequences. Three distinct incidents resulted in the destruction of six F4 Phantoms and the tragic loss of three team members, including flight leader LCDR Skip Umstead. The future seeme...
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The TRUE STORY of the Blue Angels' F7U Cutlass Featuring Edward "Whitey" Feightner
With its sleek and unusual tailless design, the Vought F7U Cutlass seemed like a perfect fit for the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels. However, as the Blues would find out, the aircraft's complex development history led to...
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Harley Hall II Honors his father's legacy with a VIP flight in the back of Blue Angel #7
With the U.S. Navy Blue Angels launching into their 77th year, the 2023 airshow season kicked off in grand fashion at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The event not only marked a rare occurrence for both the Blue Angels and Air Force Thun...
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Meet the NEW Blue Angels' Flight Leader: Cmdr. Alex Armatas
For the first time in three years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels have a new flight leader. Cmdr. Alexander Armatas officially took command of the Naval Flight Exhibition Team on November 13, 2022, at a ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum...
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