Patriots Jet Team

Patriots Jet Demonstration Team

Patriots at 2009 Aviation Nation
Active 2003–present
Country United States
Branch Civilian
Role Aerobatic jet demonstration team
Size 7 demo pilots, 25+ Volunteers
Colors Red
White
Blue
Black
Silver
Website patriotsjetteam.com
Insignia
Identification
symbol
Aircraft flown
Fighter 2 - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
*Note – aircraft not currently used in demonstrations
Trainer 7 – Aero L-39C Albatros (two seat)
*Note – one aircraft is a spare
Transport 1 – Sabreliner 60
1 – Sabreliner 60SC
Aero L-39 Albatros, Patriots Jet Team No. 4.

The Patriots Jet Team is a civilian aerobatic formation team that performs in air shows across western United States of America. The team currently operates as a six-ship team, flying the Czech-built Aero L-39 Albatros. The Patriots are based in Byron, California.[1]

The team began flying demonstrations in 2003 with just two L-39 aircraft. In the 2004 airshow season a third L-39 was added. With the success of the 2005 season, the Patriots added a fourth jet for the 2006 season. and in 2010 the Patriots Jet Team expanded to a six-ship aerobatic formation team.[1]

The team is owned by former United Airlines pilot Randy Howell[2] It is sponsored by companies including Hot Line Construction, Inc. and supported by a ground crew of more than 25 volunteers.[3]

Fleet

Patriots Jet Team Fleet
Aircraft In Fleet
Aero L-39 Albatros 7
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 2
Rockwell Sabreliner 60 1
Rockwell Sabreliner 60SC 1
Total 11

References

  1. 1 2 "The Patriots Jet Team". 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  2. Miguel, Ken (March 29, 2010). "Privately-owned fighter jets take to East Bay skies". KGO-TV. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  3. Bartholomew, Ben (August 2, 2011). "Soaring With The Patriots". The Wheatland Citizen. Retrieved September 17, 2011.

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