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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
“Wing-Man”

The World Class Elite U.S. Navy Blue Angels piloting their F/A-18 Superhornets #5 & #6 flying in tight proximity, with Cdr. Thomas Zimmerman (Opposing Solo) keeping a watchful eye on his spacing from Lcdr. Griffin Stangel (Lead Solo) at the 2024 Red, White, & Blues Pensacola Beach Airshow. This photo to me is one of the most patriotic photos I have every captured.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Blake Russell