UPDATESOur thoughts and prayers go out to the Blue Angels family, due to the tragic loss of Blue Angel #6 on June 2. Blue Angel #6 was flown by Capt. Jeff Kuss, 32, of Durango, Co. He served as the opposing solo pilot. This was Kuss’ second year on the team and his first year as a demonstration pilot.
The Navy’s Flight Demonstration team will stand down (operational pause) for an undetermined amount of time following this mishap. This stand down will give investigation officials time to gather facts and ensure the continued safe operations of the squadron.
Capt. Kuss’ official biography may be downloaded from the squadron’s website at http://www.blueangels.navy.
For additional information or updates, contact the public affairs office at Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific, by calling 619-767-1623, or -1625.
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For additional information or updates to Arctic Thunder, contact the 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office at 907-552-8160/8153 or [email protected].
