This was the first trip in US history for a military flight demonstration team to enter Eastern block countries.
The Blue Angels made this 3 week trip with only a portion of their Maintenance team. They also had Blue Angel #7 a two seat F/A 18B for their media flights. No airshow has ever been canceled because of maintenance issues.
The Blue Angles perform their entire air show without using any g-suits.
The Blue Angels train each year in El Centro California for 3 months prior to each air show season. 120 practice shows/flights during their winter training.
The commanding officer of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team is called "Boss". He will always fly the #1 jet.