Flying in Formation with the Navy Blue Angels

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Team Oracle stunt pilot Sean D. Tucker flies in formation with U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilots Lt. C.J. Simonsen, top, and Lt. David Tickle (obscured) Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, over Lake Washington, in Seattle. Tucker and the Blue Angels are in town for the annual Seafair summer festival, which will feature an air show and other events this coming weekend. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)