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Fat Albert (Blue Angels)
The show-stealing C-130 — everyone's favorite opening act
Tail number 170000
The story
The Blue Angels' beloved support ship — 'Fat Albert' hauls the team's crew and 40,000 pounds of gear to every air show, then steals the warm-up act with a demonstration of its own. This C-130J was bought from Britain's Royal Air Force in 2020 and given the traditional blue-and-gold treatment.
Fun fact
Fat Albert opens Blue Angels shows with a max-effort takeoff that puts a cargo plane at 1,000 feet in seconds.
Quick answers
What is the tail number of Fat Albert (Blue Angels)?
170000 (Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules).
What kind of aircraft is Fat Albert (Blue Angels)?
Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules.
Is it still flying?
Yes, it is still active.
The type
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