Blue Angels Super Hornet Retirement Video from Palm Springs Air Museum

A Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet featured in Top Gun: Maverick was officially retired on Saturday, November 7, 2026, following a ceremony highlighted by a water-spray salute at the Palm Springs Air Museum in California. The aircraft is now on permanent display during regular museum hours. For fans seeking a closer look, the museum is selling tickets for four exclusive “TOPGUN F/A-18 Super Hornet Visitor Experience Evenings” between November 2026 and April 2027. Each 90-minute event starts at 6 PM and includes access to cockpit areas, a talk from an F/A-18 pilot, and refreshments. Tickets cost $65, or $50 for members.