Synchronized planes swoop overhead at the NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
NAS Key West Air Spectacular
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This year I had the pleasure of attending the annual NAS Key West Air Spectacular at the Naval Air Station in Key West. This year, and this particular event I believe, will be the last time that the Blue Angels perform for the foreseeable future, due to budget cuts their shows will be discontinued. Please read on to see some of the sights!
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Awaiting their turn to demonstrate, the Blue Angels' aircraft sit parked on the pavement at the NAS Key West Air Spectacular. The Blue Angels are most commonly known for their six (6) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft shown in this photo, they also employ the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (not pictured). Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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Synchronized biplanes planes fly formations over the airfield at the 2013 NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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Spectators, Elizabeth Soisson and Amanda Robertson (left to right) watch on as the 2013 NAS Key West Air Spectacular takes place. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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The Blue Angels' Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft flys toward the sun at the 2013 NAS Key West Air Spectacular. The Hercules is a cargo plan designed in the 1950's by Lockheed Martin, capable of lifting 300 pounds per square foot, lifting off in just 855 feet of runway. The Blue Angels are most commonly known for their six (6) F/A-18 Hornet aircraft (not pictured). Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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Four of the six Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly in tight formation over the airfield at the 2013 NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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Four of the six Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly in tight formation toward the sun at the 2013 NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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Four of the six Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly overhead at the NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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The Blue Angels' F/A-18 Hornets fly straight into the sky followed closely by their smoke trails at the NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
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The Blue Angels swoop and fly straight up overhead in formation at the NAS Key West Air Spectacular. Photo taken April 6th, 2013, by Bradford Robertson.
