Diamond formation pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the low break cross maneuver

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Diamond formation pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the low break cross maneuver

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LAKELAND, Fla. (Apr. 05, 2014) Diamond formation pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the low break cross maneuver at the 40th annual Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo in Lakeland, Fla. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 68 demonstrations at 34 locations across the U.S. in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn E. Macdonald) File# 140405-N-SH953-379

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05/04/2014 - 05/04/2014
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