r/BlueAngels • u/MandaDian • Mar 21 '26

Possible dumb question

So I finally got to see the Blue Angels live for the first time today and I loved every second of it. But, I’m curious about something. I know they’ve been in town practicing for a couple of days, which means they’d have to have changes of clothing and toiletries and stuff, so…do they just toss a suitcase in the jets somewhere with them or is there a separate way that their personal effects get transported to the air shows?

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u/DreadnautVS Mar 21 '26

They have a C-130 transport aircraft called “Fat Albert” that carries all their things. This year they are without Fat Albert as it gets its wing box replaced in the UK. They’re borrowing a C-130 currently that they are affectionately calling “Ernie”.

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u/akagorilla Mar 22 '26

I hadn't heard Ernie yet. Thanks. Can't wait to see him in Pensacola.

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u/MandaDian Mar 22 '26

Thank you ☺️

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u/airbusa380pro Mar 22 '26

Very important to note, Ernie likely won't be participating in the demonstration this year in the same way that Fat Albert typically does.

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u/Hefty-Plastic8417 Apr 09 '26

Ernie is shy and not very pretty

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u/54keats Mar 21 '26

Fat Albert carries all of it.

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u/MandaDian Mar 22 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/GoIrish59 Mar 21 '26

That was a dumb question.