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 Team Foundation
Patriots Jet Team Foundation logo
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

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]