The rain is blown off the Hornet by its shockwave. The still photo doesn't do it justice. The shockwave pulses as it flies past.
USN Lt. Commander Craig 'Merlin' Olson (#6 Opposing Solo).
The US Navy Blue Angel F/A-18C 'Hornets' practice in the rain on Thursday afternoon for the 2007 Fargo AirSho.
Photo by Bob Nelson; taken across from the NDSU Rugby field.