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San Francisco, Calif. (October 9, 2005) - The Navy Flight Demonstration team, the Blue Angels lead solo, performs the sneak pass, a maneuver that demonstrates the F/A-18 Hornet ability to sneak into a target area undetected at speeds approaching 700 mph. The Blue Angels perform more than 70 shows at 34 different locations throughout the country each year. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Ryan Courtade (RELEASED) |
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Miramar, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2005) - The Navy Flight Demonstration team, the Blue Angels C-130 Hercules transport, Fat Albert, lights up the night sky as it performs a Jet Assisted Take-off (JATO) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The Blue Angels perform more than 70 shows at 34 different locations throughout the country each year. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Ryan Courtade (RELEASED ) |
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Millington, Tenn. (Sept. 31, 2005) - Fireworks explode and highlight an F/A-18A Hornet, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," at the Mid-South Air Show at the Millington Municipal Airport. This year air show showcased the Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flight teams. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric (RELEASED) |
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Pensacola, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2005) - Lead Solo, Lt. Cmdr. Craig R. Olson, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," pulls his F/A-18A Hornet up sharply as the Opposing Solo, Lt. Cmdr. Theodore J. Steelman, continues flying low down the runway during takeoff at the 2005 Blue Angel Homecoming show. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. The homecoming air show signifies the final performance of the season for the Blue Angels, which is held at their home base of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Mark A. Ebert (RELEASED) |
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San Francisco (Oct. 8, 2005) The crowd watches the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," fly their F/A-18A Hornets over San Francisco Bay during an air show as part of Fleet Week 2005. The team performed for thousands of spectators demonstrating approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration. Fleet Week is a 5-day celebration is held annually to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces. |
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San Diego (Oct. 16, 2005) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," conduct a final pass during their performance at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. The Miramar Air Show is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is part of the San Diego Fleet Week, a month long celebration of Southern California Navy and Marine Corps personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Scott Taylor (RELEASED) |
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San Diego (Oct. 16, 2005) - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. Fat Albert kicks-off each show with an assisted takeoff, demonstrating the C-130 ability to get airborne in minimal time and distance, simulating conditions in hostile environments and on short, unprepared runways. The Miramar Air Show is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is part of the San Diego Fleet Week, a month long celebration of Southern California Navy and Marine Corps personnel. |
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Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (June 27, 2004) - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Arctic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. |
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San Diego (Oct. 16, 2005) - Maintainers assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," conduct post-flight inspections on three of the team F/A-18A Hornets following their performance at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. The Miramar Air Show is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is part of the San Diego Fleet Week, a month long celebration of Southern California Navy and Marine Corps personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Scott Taylor (RELEASED) |
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San Francisco (Oct. 8, 2005) U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," fly their F/A-18A Hornets past the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay during an air show as part of Fleet Week 2005. The team performed for thousands of spectators demonstrating approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration. Fleet Week is a 5-day celebration is held annually to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman S. C. Irwin (RELEASED) |
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San Francisco (Oct. 6, 2005) - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, flies alongside two civilian aircraft over San Francisco Bay during an air show practice for the city Fleet Week celebration. Fleet Week is a 5-day celebration is held annually to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman S. C. Irwin (RELEASED) |
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Millington, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2005) - The Canadian Forces air demonstration team, "Snowbirds," perform at the Mid-South Air Show at the Millington Municipal Airport. The "Snowbirds" fly a show consisting of nine Canadair CT-114 Tutor basic pilot training aircraft. This year air show showcased the Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flight teams. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Chris Desmond (RELEASED) |
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San Francisco (Oct. 6, 2005) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," fly their F/A-18A Hornets over San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge during an air show practice. Fleet Week is a 5-day celebration is held annually to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces. |
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Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 16, 2005) - A crew chief assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," performs a post engine run-up inspection on the top surfaces of one of the Blue Angel F/A-18A Hornets during the 2005 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The air show, held Sept. 16-18th, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. |
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Seattle (Aug. 6, 2005) The lead solo pilot assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," conducts a high-speed, low level pass over Lake Washington during Seattle Seafair events in Seattle, Wash. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. |
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Seattle (Aug. 6, 2005) The lead solo pilot assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," conducts a high-speed, low level pass over Lake Washington during Seattle Seafair events in Seattle, Wash. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. |
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Everett, Wash. (July 30, 2005) - Key Bank representatives present a Blue Angles balloon at the Torchlight Parade and Seattle's "Seafair Parade of Ships". The 55th annual Seafair events include the Torchlight Parade, the Blue Angels show, amateur athletics, boat racing, along with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ship tours. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Eli J. Medellin (RELEASED) |
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Pensacola Beach, Fla. (July 10, 2004) - The Lead Solo pilot, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," performs the Sneak Pass, a maneuver that demonstrates the F/A-18A Hornet ability to sneak into a target area undetected at speeds approaching 700mph. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Saul McSween (RELEASED) |
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Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (June 27, 2004) - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) bottles during the Artic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Ryan J. Courtade (RELEASED) |
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Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (June 25, 2004) - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, "Fat Albert," assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, flies in formation with the team F/A-18A Hornets over the Alaskan Mountain Range near Mt. McKinley. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer Mate 2nd Class Ryan J. Courtade (RELEASED) |
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