Patriots Jet Team

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

Patriots Jet Demonstration Team
Patriots at 2009 Aviation Nation
Active2003–present
Country United States
BranchCivilian
RoleAerobatic jet demonstration team
Size7 demo pilots, 25+ volunteers
Home AirportByron Airport
ColorsRed
White
Blue
Black
Silver
Websitepatriotsjetteam.com
Insignia
Patriots Four Ship logo
Aircraft flown
Fighter2 - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
*Note – aircraft not currently used in demonstrations
Trainer8 – Aero L-39C Albatros (two seat)
*Note – two aircraft are spares
Transport1 – Sabreliner 60
1 – Sabreliner 60SC
Transports for additional crew

The team began flying demonstrations in 2003 with 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. In 2010, the Patriots Jet Team expanded to a six-ship aerobatic formation team.[1]

The team is owned by Randy Howell, a former United Airlines pilot.[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 8
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 2
Rockwell Sabreliner 60 1
Rockwell Sabreliner 60SC 1
Total 12

References

  1. "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. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  3. Bartholomew, Ben (August 2, 2011). "Soaring With The Patriots". The Wheatland Citizen. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.


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