The USN Blue Angels perform the Line-Abreast Loop Ð the most difficult formation maneuver to do well. No.5 joins the diamond as the 5 jets fly a loop in a straight line. Flown by Commander Kevin Mannix (#1 Flight Leader/Commanding Officer), Lt. Commander Anthony Walley (#2 Right Wing), USMC Captain Clint Harris (#3 Left Wing), Lt. Commander Tom Winkler (#4 Slot), and Lt. Commander John Allison (#5 Lead Solo) in their McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C 'Hornets'.
Photo by Bob Nelson, Fargo AirSho practice across from the NDSU Rugby field.