Most everyone knows the iconic blue and gold jets of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels, and diehard fans ... the specific spelling of the name. The pilot of the No. 5 jet, Cmdr.

The Blue Angels are back for their first hometown air show of the 79th season, and they're bringing back some new and familiar faces.

Cmdr. Thomas 'Franz' Zimmerman. The pilot of the No. 5 jet, Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, goes by the call sign “Franz,” which was inspired by the Saturday Night Live skit featuring characters Hans ...