Patriots Jet Team

American civilian aerobatic team

Patriots Jet Team Foundation

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Active| 2003–present
Country|  United States
Branch| Civilian
Role| Aerobatic jet demonstration team
Size| 7 demo pilots, 25 volunteers
Garrison/HQ| Byron Airport
Website| patriotsjetteam.com

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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]

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 Stellant Systems, Inc.[3] and supported by a ground crew of more than 25 volunteers.[4]

## Fleet

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Aircraft  | Mission  | In fleet

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Aero L-39 Albatros | Airshows | 8[5]
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 | Airshows | 2[5]
Rockwell Sabreliner 60 | Upset Prevention Recovery Training, Airshows, Team Support  | 2[6]

## References

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1. ^ a b "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. ^ "Sponsors". Patriots Jet Team. August 14, 2023.
4. ^ Bartholomew, Ben (August 2, 2011). "Soaring With The Patriots". The Wheatland Citizen. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
5. ^ a b "L-39 Albatros". Patriots Jet Team. September 11, 2022.
6. ^ "Upset Training Aircraft". Patriots Jet Team. March 27, 2017.

## External links

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