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    2011 Miramar Air Show [Image 16 of 16]

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    Six U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets are flying in a tight diamond/echelon formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft display their distinctive blue and yellow paint scheme with visible aircraft numbers. White exhaust trails stream from the engines of the jets in the formation.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.02.2011

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    The U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during a performance at the Miramar Air Show Oct. 2, 2011. The Blue Angels are celebrating their 65th anniversary of dazzling air show crowds and saluting 100 years of naval aviation.

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    Date Taken: 10.02.2011
    Date Posted: 10.08.2011 04:21
    Photo ID: 470338
    VIRIN: 111002-M-FX717-780
    Resolution: 4368x2912
    Size: 6 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 89
    Downloads: 36

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