Blue Angels Video Department

The Blue Angels Video Department was established in 1990. Prior to their existence, all filming of air shows were performed by the team's Quality Assurance Department. Currently The Video Squad consists of AE1 Curtis Kimbrough (Leader), AT2 Wayne Walters (1st Assistant), and AE1 Curtis Huff (Apprentice). AE1 Curtis Kimbrough is scheduled to lead The Video Squad through 3 months of grueling training in El Centro, California. This training will consist of advanced aerial cinematography so demanding it consistently sets the bar for the new industry standard.

Aside from cinematography, The Video Squad takes great pride in their unwaivering commitment to maintain the "communication cart". This cart is the communication link between the air show pilots and support team members.

See also

• Blue Angels Alumni Association
• Naval aviation
• Modern US Navy carrier air operations
• List of military aircraft of the United States (naval) / List of US Naval aircraft
• United States Naval Aviator
• United States Marine Corps Aviation
• Military aviation
• List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons

Further reading

• (2005). "The First Blue Angel." Miramar 50th Air Show Special Commemorative Program 18.
• (2005). "The Blue Angels History." Miramar 50th Air Show Special Commemorative Program 22.
• Blue Angels Timeline (1946–1980) accessed November 10, 2005.
• "First Blue: Monterey resident Butch Voris formed the nation’s most-loved aviation team" article by Brett Wilbur in the April 1, 2004 edition of the Monterey County Weekly — accessed October 16, 2005.
• "Grumman and the Blue Angels" article by William C. Barto at the Grumman Memorial Park official website — accessed October 15, 2005.
• "First Blue: The story of World War II Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angels" by Robert K. Wilcox, Thomas Dunne Books/St.Martins Press, 2004, www.robertkwilcox.com
• http://moneymaker.rootsweb.com/newspapers/clip08.htm

External links

• Blue Angels, official U.S. Navy web site
• The Blue Angels, show schedules and other information
• First Blue Angel, the story of World War II Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angels
• U.S. Navy Blue Angels Alumni Association official website
• Blue Angels Fan Site includes photos, video, memorabilia, and information
• Blue Angels at San Francisco Air Show Pictures
• RTP-TV Aerospace Show on the Blue Angels (online video)
• 2004 Photo of Navy Blue Angels aerobatic team
• Lists all Blue Angels Pilots Killed or Ejected
• The Blue Angels and Friends Network - Blue Angels videos, photos, friends, fans and former pilots of the Blue Angels
• Flying Full Circle: A 10-minute short film documenting the experience of a VIP ride with the Blue Angels