The U.S. Navyâs premiere Flight Demonstration Team, the âBlue Angelsâ, are stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and fly the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 âHornetâ strike fighter. Scheduled in over 36 locations with hundreds of shows per. annual season, the proud tradition of courage and excellence has lasted since they were established in 1946. U.S. Navy Photo - US Navy Blue Angels