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    Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets are captured in extremely close formation flight against a blue sky. The aircraft are numbered 5 and 6, flying in an inverted mirror formation with their undersides nearly touching. The image showcases the precision flying characteristic of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron.

    VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.18.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Velasquez 

    Naval Air Station Oceana

    The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a precision aerial maneuver during the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show, Sept. 18, 2026. For more than 70 years, the NAS Oceana Air Show has been a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach community, strengthening the bond between our warfighters and the community we proudly serve. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of America,” honors our nation’s founding, its enduring legacy and the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve and defend it. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Velasquez)

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    Date Taken: 09.18.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 09:52
    Photo ID: 9951447
    VIRIN: 260918-N-UR986-4167
    Resolution: 4231x3022
    Size: 3.47 MB
    Location: VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 4
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    Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets are captured in extremely close formation flight against a blue sky. The aircraft are numbered 5 and 6, flying in an inverted mirror formation with their undersides nearly touching. The image showcases the precision flying characteristic of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron.
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    Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jets are captured in a close formation maneuver during an airshow performance. The aircraft are photographed from below against a clear blue sky, with one jet emitting a white smoke trail. The distinctive blue and gold livery with 'U.S. NAVY' lettering is clearly visible on both aircraft.
    Four military jet aircraft are performing an aerobatic maneuver in a light blue sky, appearing to break apart or diverge from a central point. The jets are leaving white smoke trails that converge toward the right side of the frame, indicating a split or burst maneuver. The aircraft appear to be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels based on their dark blue coloring and F/A-18 Hornet silhouettes.

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