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U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team performing the "Double Farvel". An extremely tight formation where two aircraft we right side up and two were inverted.
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): RMG, KRMG Rome Georgia
Photo date: 10-21-2017
Presumed freinds and family members of Blue Angels #3 wore t-shirts with an F-18 outline and the text "Let's go Brandon" underneath it.
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrick standing in front of Commander Bryan's aircraft as he called for "smoke on" to commence the show at the 2025 Smyrna Tennesee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Presumed friends and family members of Blue Angels #3 waving to the pilot as he passed by to commence the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
After the Saturday show was canceled due to a passing rain shower, a beautiful opportunity presented itself. (note the #5 aircraft was missing from the lineup)
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
After the Saturday show was canceled due to a passing storm, the water saturated tarmac provided the PERFECT opportunity to make lemonade out of the lemons dished out by mother nature.
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
After the Saturday show was canceled due to a passing rain shower, the rain soaked tarmac created a beautiful canvas for the Blue Angels to shine from. (note the #5 aircraft was missing from the lineup)
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Commander Bryan and Petty Officer and Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrickhave a last minute conversation prior to the team heading home after performing at the 2025 Smyrna Tennesee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Commander Bryan along with Petty Officers Alexander and Kendrick standing at parade rest at the conclusion of their demonstration.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
The Blue Angels perform the "Delta Break Head on" at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer) Photo top center
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing) Photo left center
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing) Photo Right center
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot) Photo bottom center
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo) Photo far right
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo) Photo far left
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Always smiling, Blue Angels team Flight Surgeon Captain Jen Murr watching the performance of the Navy demonstration team at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air Show.
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
A group of CLOSE friends..! Blue Angels performing at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Just passin by..! Blue Angels solos performing an "Opposing Horizontal Roll". This was part of the 2025 Smyrna Tennesee performance.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
#7 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Showing the way home.. Blue Angels supply officer Lieutenant Mara Mason operates the light used by the pilots to identify show center from long distances at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Show time..! Petty Officer and #1 Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrick sprinting to where she will non verbally communicate with Commander Bryan at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Keeping an eye out.. Petty Officer and #1 Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrick waits as Commander Adam Bryan prepares his equipment for the aerial demonstration at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
The A team..! The Blue Angels pilots stand abreast as they prepare to march to their aircraft at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee airshow.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Take care of the machine and it'll take care of the boss.. Petty Officer and #1 Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrick performing a pre flight inspection of the #1 aircraft as the Blue Angels prepare to depart for their home base in Pensacola Florida at the conclusion of the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
An unusual gesture.. As a traditional departure from an air show event, Blue Angels #5 & #6 rock their wings as a gesture of waving good bye. As possibly it's never happened before, a flock of local birds waved good bye back to the team on their departure.
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
A perfect diamond.. Great color, and clarity.. The Blue Angels performing the "Diamond 360" maneuver at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Smokin out the next door neighbor.. The Blue Angels solos are performing the maneuver called the "Section High Alpha Pass". This was part of the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
#7 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
No room for error..! The Blue Angels are performing the "Diamond Low Break Cross" at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show (only 2 of the 4 aircraft pictured).
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Not often seen...7 Blue Angel #7 is performing the "Opposing Four Point Roll" at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#7 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Getting a little lift.. Upon completion of the "Delta Breakout / Head On", Blue Angel #4 passes over the crowd and the climb out generates a vapor cloud over the wings.
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Hitting the light just right.. Blue Angel #2 at the end of the "Delta Breakout / Head On" maneuver.
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Hat remover..! Blue Angel #4 passes over the crowd while performing the "Delta Breakout / Head On"
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Up close and personal view of lighting the candles..! Blue Angel #5 performing an afterburner climb at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Vapor and exhaust..! Blue Angel #5 performing a high speed banking turn at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Scenic fly by... Blue Angel #5 performing a high speed banking turn at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Passing through the neighborhood.. Blue Angel #5 performing a high speed pass at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Not so unu5ual.. (unusual)! Blue Angel #5 performing an inverted pass at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Lets roll..! Commander Zimmerman and Petty Officer Olivia Rauer are in the final preparation phase for the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee flight demonstration.
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
You gotta have fun doing what your doing. Petty Officer and #1 Crew Chief Chelsea Kendrick laughs with Commander Adam Bryan as they prepare for the aerial demonstration at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
Aircraft code: F18
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
A good group of guys..! The pilots of the 2025 Blue Angels flight demonstration team having a laugh before the show in Smyrna Tennessee.
#1 Commander Adam Bryan (Commanding Officer)
#2 Commander Jack Keilty (Right Wing)
#3 Major Brandon Wilkins (Left Wing)
#4 Lieutenant Commander Wes Perkins (Slot)
#5 Commander Thomas Zimmerman (Lead Solo)
#6 Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell (opposing Solo)
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Pants on FIRE..! Major Melanie "Mach" Kluesner performing a high speed banking turn with vapor clouds forming around her F-35 at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee airshow.
Aircraft code: F35
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Office with a view..! Major Melanie "Mach" Kluesner performing a close pass in front of the crowd in her F-35 at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee airshow.
Aircraft code: F35
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Now that's close..! N74190 1944 P-51 Mustang (Happy Jack's Go Buggy) and an F-35 lightning flown by Major Melanie "Mach" Kluesner performing a Heritage Pass at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Aircraft codes: P51, F35
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Heritage... old and new..! N74190 1944 P-51 Mustang (Happy Jack's Go Buggy) and an F-35 lightning flown by Major Melanie "Mach" Kluesner performing a Heritage Pass at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Aircraft codes: P51, F35
Airport code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
Ringing in the day..! Major Melanie "MACH" Kluesner performing a high speed climb in her F-35 Lightning at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Aircraft code: F35
Airport Code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025
With a dash of Tabasco.. Major Melanie "MACH" Kluesner performing in her F-35 Lightning at the 2025 Smyrna Tennessee air show.
Aircraft code: F35
Airport Code(s): MQY, KMQY
Photo date: 6-8-2025