**You may notice that aircraft BA7 is flying instead of BA5 - This allowed the team to use a 2 seat (aka Station Wagon) aircraft that provided an opportunity for a Combat Camera Photographer to capture images during this very unique presentation. ">

**You may notice that aircraft BA7 is flying instead of BA5 - This allowed the team to use a 2 seat (aka Station Wagon) aircraft that provided an opportunity for a Combat Camera Photographer to capture images during this very unique presentation. "/>

Masters of Precision

Uploaded: November 07, 2020 | Entered: November 07, 2020 03:03:38

Description

The US Navy Blue Angels flew their last performance in the legacy F/A-18 Hornet this week. After 34 years they will now transition to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that will debut in the 2021 Show Season.

I captured this image over Southlake Texas earlier this year during the Blue Angels "Salute to Front-line Workers" - Honoring Healthcare Professionals and First Responders that are supporting the COVID-19 pandemic efforts.(EoD)

**You may notice that aircraft BA7 is flying instead of BA5 - This allowed the team to use a 2 seat (aka Station Wagon) aircraft that provided an opportunity for a Combat Camera Photographer to capture images during this very unique presentation.

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Shutter Speed: 1/2500; Aperture: f/6.3; ISO: 100; Orientation: 1; Date: 2020:05:16 09:17:00

Comments

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 07, 2020

Great story and fantastic capture, Jeff. Beautiful formation and details. #1750087

Gail Sullivan level-classic November 07, 2020

What a fantastic image, Jeff...perfect title! #11848586

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 07, 2020

Outstanding timing, clarity and capture, Jeff. #11848590

Leslie McLain level-classic November 07, 2020

Fantastic capture, Jeff. #11848594

Elias A. Tyligadas level-deluxe November 07, 2020

Excellent capture of these incredible Precision Masters! Great placement! #11848597

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 07, 2020

Fantastic image and wonderful history, Jeff! #11848636

Bob D. Hall level-classic November 07, 2020

Adilson took the words out of my mouth or fingers so to speak. Great capture, Jeff! #11848649

Janet Criswell level-deluxe November 07, 2020

I agree! Fantastic image and thanks for the history! #11848682

Randall V. Rainey level-deluxe November 07, 2020

Great image Jeff of these excellent pilots and planes, am looking forward to seeing them this spring for the Naval Academy Graduation in Annapolis, MD. A FAV #11848694

Terry Korpela level-deluxe November 07, 2020

Nicely Done Jeff! #11848695

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 07, 2020

Go Navy! Stunning capture and presentation Jeff! My dad would love this image! fave #11848745

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 07, 2020

You get the BEST in flight images Jeff, and you know, I LOVE the Angles!! << #11848785

Rudi Reiner level-classic November 08, 2020

Superb timing Jeff, excellent at speed detail! #11848803

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 08, 2020

Thanks Everyone! #11848816

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 14, 2020

Perfect capture Jeff! #11850373

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 15, 2020

Thank You Amalia! #11850640

Natasha Pliss level-classic November 28, 2020

Outstanding, very impressive capture, Jeff! Thanks for the great info! #11853655

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 29, 2020

Thank You! #11853788

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