US Navy "Blue Angels" F/A-18E 'Super Hornets' 6-plane 'Delta Break Out' / 'Head-On' maneuver.
Photographed from 18th Street and 19th Avenue N., Fargo. (NDSU Reseach & Technology, parking lot)

'Delta Break Out' / 'Head-On' maneuver: The Delta will roll out in a head on set up and commence a climb. One nautical mile in front of the crowd, Boss in the #1 jet will call “Ready, Break!” and the Delta will split. The Lead (#1) will pull up into a steady 2G climb straight ahead. The solos (#5 & #6) will pull outboard in a steady, 2G, 60 degree Angle-of-Bank, and offset by 90 degrees. The wingmen (#2 & #3) will pull outboard in a steady 2G, 45 degree Angle-of-Bank, and offset by 45 degrees. The lead and slot (#1 & #4) will continue straight ahead and exit behind the crowd. The solos and wingmen will rendezvous with the lead and slot behind the crowd. If weather precludes the break out, the maneuver becomes a Head-On Pass. Boss will keep the Delta Formation and climb to a minimum of 500’ AGL prior to crossing show line.