Caption:
Wilmington, N.C. (Apr. 16, 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 into a tight turn using its twin
afterburning General Electric F404-GE-400 engines at the 2005 Coastal
Carolina Air Show in Wilmington, N.C. The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18A
Hornet, performing approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial
demonstration lasting over and hour. This year's air show showcased
civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which
provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)
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