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    Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 Day 2 [Image 3 of 9]

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    The image shows multiple U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets flying in extremely close formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft display their iconic navy blue and gold color scheme with visible aircraft numbers 5 and 6, along with 'Blue Angels' and 'U.S. Navy' markings. Landing gear appears to be deployed on at least one aircraft, suggesting a low-speed airshow maneuver.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.10.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft with the flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 9, 2026. The Blue Angels are composed of more than 150 world-class, active-duty Sailors and Marines, each bringing deep operational experience from the fleet and a shared commitment to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tala Hunt)

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    Date Taken: 08.10.2026
    Date Posted: 08.12.2026 16:43
    Photo ID: 9865526
    VIRIN: 260809-F-SP759-2619
    Resolution: 5944x2338
    Size: 3.02 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 13
    Downloads: 3

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    The image shows multiple U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets flying in extremely close formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft display their iconic navy blue and gold color scheme with visible aircraft numbers 5 and 6, along with 'Blue Angels' and 'U.S. Navy' markings. Landing gear appears to be deployed on at least one aircraft, suggesting a low-speed airshow maneuver.
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    Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets flying in close formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft are numbered 5 and 6, painted in the iconic blue and gold color scheme with 'Blue Angels' and 'U.S. Navy' markings clearly visible. Both jets are producing white contrails from their engines during what appears to be an airshow performance.
    Four U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets fly in a tight diamond formation against a clear blue sky. The aircraft are painted in their iconic blue and gold livery with 'U.S. NAVY' lettering prominently displayed on the undersides. At least one aircraft is producing a visible white vapor/smoke trail.
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