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Dimensions2672 x 3340
Original file size2.05 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken26-Jul-24 15:03
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Camera makeSONY
Camera modelILCA-68
Focal length180 mm
Focal length (35mm)270 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.6
Exposure1/4000 at f/9
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modeCenter-weighted average
Digital zoom1x
2024 0726 155

2024 0726 155

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

'Loop Break' maneuver: From crowd right on the show line, all six aircraft will commence a loop in formation approaching Center Point. At the vertical down above Center Point, the six aircraft will slowly separate and exit in six different directions leveling at 1000’ AGL, heading outbound on ingress / egress lines. At 3nautical miles each pilot will perform a 1/2 Cuban Eight Reversal turn towards Center Point, descend to his respective altitude and cross Center Point.
6 Plane Cross Note: All outbound aircraft are at 1000’ AGL to 3nautical miles. Inbound altitudes are routinely flown higher during the first half of the season.