[NorthOf45]

Do the Blue Angels perform a 9 plane formation?

[recce guy]

I've only seen their show once and it was with
4 planes. I may be wrong but I think the Snowbirds
are one of the only teams in the world performing with
9 planes.

[A.A. Cunningham]

The Blue Angels currently have 11 jets: Numbers 1 through 6, 2 two-seat (#7) jets and 3 spare jets. The show is flown with six, plus the KC-130 Fat Albert. #7 is a two seat B that's used to give demo rides to the press, etc.