The lead and opposing solo pilots, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, perform a high alpha maneuver as they pilot their F/A-18A Hornets over the Severn River.

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (May. 25, 2005) The lead and opposing solo pilots, assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the "Blue Angels," perform a "high alpha" maneuver as they pilot their F/A-18A Hornets over the Severn River during a flight demonstration as part of Commissioning Week at the U.S. Naval Academy. Commissioning Week ends with the graduation ceremony held aboard the U.S. Naval Academy. The Blue Angel's demonstration is a salute to the senior midshipmen who are graduating from the Academy this Friday, May 27, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain File# 050525-N-0295M-017