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Blue Angels Flight Suits Get New Maker | Charleston News
The Blue Angels have swapped flight suit makers after 43 years — ditching The Sewing Box for Virginia-based Aquila International, who landed a $1.69M five-year contract. Principal Todd Kelsey says they’ve supported the team since 2024 and will make every suit domestically, thread included. The Navy’s “Industry Day” event in February may have played a role, though Candy Whitehurst, owner of The Sewing Box, claims she wasn’t invited and was blindsided. While Aquila insists they won fairly, Whitehurst raises concerns over unpaid invoices and lack of opportunity. Navy officials haven’t responded…
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