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 Jet Team logo
Active2003–present
Country United States
BranchCivilian
RoleAerobatic jet demonstration team
Size7 demo pilots, 25 volunteers
Garrison/HQByron Airport
Websitepatriotsjetteam.com

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
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]

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. "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. "L-39 Albatros". Patriots Jet Team. September 11, 2022.
  6. "Upset Training Aircraft". Patriots Jet Team. March 27, 2017.
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