Blue Angels Jets · Flight Pattern

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The primary subjects in this image are four U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet aircraft flying in close formation over the water. The aircraft are adorned in the Blue Angels' signature blue and yellow livery, with "U.S. Navy" text visible on the side of the fuselage and prominent yellow numbers 2, 3, and 4 on the vertical stabilizers. The jets are in level flight, oriented left to right, with one inverted (upside down) in the formation. Below the aircraft is a large, modern naval warship painted light gray with the hull number "1000" prominently displayed on the bow and the superstructure. The ship is situated in coastal waters. The background includes a rocky shoreline with rugged terrain and low hills. There is a small water tower and an industrial chimney visible in the midground behind the ship. On the far right side of the image, a small boat with a few occupants is riding on the water. The weather is clear with no clouds, and lighting indicates daytime conditions with soft sunlight. The calm water is a deep blue-green color, reflecting the sky and surrounding environment. Additional keywords: F-18, jet fighter, military aircraft, aerobatic team, precision flying, formation flight, warship, naval vessel, coastal landscape, shoreline, harbor, small boat, marine environment, daytime sky, rock outcroppings, aerial display, aerobatics, marine vessel, watercraft, flight demonstration -- Blue Angels Jets Flight Pattern SFO airport KSFO airport San Francisco International Airport South San Francisco, California, United States G7FZVQABJ1fqQWmeu946.jpg Calvin Stewart December 0, 04/23/2020