Blue Angels® C-130 Hercules®

“Fat Albert” is the Blue Angels’ iconic support aircraft, a specially modified Lockheed C-130 Hercules®. Fat Albert is a crucial part of the Blue Angels' operation, transporting equipment, spares, and personnel between air shows. Built for rugged versatility, the C-130® is capable of operating from rough, unprepared airstrips. The C-130® is the longest continuously produced military aircraft, having achieved 70 years of production in 2024.