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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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