Patriots Jet Team

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Patriots Jet Team Foundation
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Patriots Jet Team Foundation logo
Active2003–present
CountryFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States
BranchCivilian
RoleAerobatic jet demonstration team
Size7 demo pilots, 25 volunteers
Garrison/HQByron Airport
Websitepatriotsjetteam.com

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
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]

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